IFA consolidator One Four Nine Group replaces CEO as backers commit additional funding

Head of wealth Zane Hunter steps down

IFA consolidator and discretionary investment manager One Four Nine Group has appointed a new chief executive as founder CEO Matthew Bugden steps down, Investment Week has learned.

Bugden, who has stepped down from his role to "devote more time to his family", has been replaced by Gabrielle Beaumont, who has served as managing director since the firm's 2021 inception and has led the acquisition strategy. Beaumont will continue to lead the acquisition process while a replacement is found. One Four Nine hires Jasper Berens as non-executive director In her new role, Beaumont will work closely with COO Stuart Harding and CFO Matt Taylor, who took on the role in May, following former CFO Patrick Goulding's recent departure. One Four Nine Group is pursuing a "co...