The CEO of Investec Wealth & Investment has left the firm after less than a year in the role.
Barbara-Ann King was promoted to head of Investec's wealth management wing back in July 2022 as part of an executive reshuffle which saw the two most senior leadership positions in the firm held by women, with Ruth Leas as CEO of Investec Bank plc since 2019. An Investec spokesperson confirmed King's departure, and said she was on garden leave until her departure from the firm on 13 August 2023. Octopus Investments CEO Ruth Handcock steps back The firm's acting CEO Iain Hooley is due to remain in the role, the spokesperson confirmed. King succeeded the top role from Ciaran Whel...
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