He will join the group in January 2024
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointment of Richard Harrison (pictured) as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Harrison, who has more than two decades of financial services leadership experience, will join from Wesleyan Assurance Society, where he is currently chief distribution officer with responsibilities for financial advice, general insurance, and distribution across its five businesses. Prior to Wesleyan, he was head of network and premier at HSBC UK.
Harrison will join SBG in January, with current interim chief executive John Cowan resuming his role as chair of the SBG board.
We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome you to the team, Richard! We're so excited to have you on board as we continue working to build a sustainable and inclusive future — one that’s full of opportunity for our adviser community and their customers.#TogetherWeCan pic.twitter.com/31RdxgDGTL
— Sesame Bankhall Group (@SesameBankhallG) September 6, 2023
“Our focus has been on finding a dynamic, driven, and ambitious CEO who will lead the group for the long-term benefit of the adviser community we support,” Cowan said. “Richard has a great track record of helping businesses to evolve and grow, through clear strategies and successful partnerships – with employees, advisers, and customers always at the very heart of propositions.
“With a breadth of experience across all areas of financial services, it’s clear that he is the ideal person to help drive and deliver our future plans and established business strategy, alongside our experienced management team.
“Richard enthusiastically shares our purpose and future vision. I very much look forward to working closely with him as together we help SBG and its members to thrive and grow.”
Commenting on his appointment, Harrison said he was relishing the opportunity to work with the SBG team to help shape and deliver its next phase of development.
“Having started out working for an IFA, I’ve learned first-hand the value of quality financial advice and the positive impact it can have on people’s lives,” he added. “Through its three market-leading brands, SBG is a strong business with a fantastic team in place that’s been at the forefront of adviser support for many years. I share their drive and ambition to deliver customer-focused growth for advisers and the business.”
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