Fairway Group appoints non-executive Chair

Thursday 18 March 2021

Fairway Group has appointed a new non-executive Chair to position the independent, owner-managed financial services business for further growth.

Ian Henderson who brings with him over 40 years of finance industry experience, will be taking on the role.

He has worked at organisations including HSBC, Julius Baer, RBSI and, most recently, EFG, where he was an Executive Director in Jersey and Global Head of Funds for EFG International.

Louise Bracken-Smith will continue as CEO while Alistair Rothwell will step down from his role as Chair but will remain closely involved in the business.

Mr Rothwell said: “We’ve been delighted with the growth of Fairway over the past 20 years, and we see Ian’s appointment as the start of the next phase in our development - bringing with him his broad experience and insight, and helping us all to deliver Fairway’s strategic goals. It’s definitely a really exciting time to become involved with our Group.”

Mr Henderson said: “I have known of Fairway for many years as a peer fiduciary service provider with a good reputation and with a collegiate and motivated workforce; it is a firm I have held in high regard.

“I am therefore delighted to have been offered the opportunity to join them and contribute to Fairway’s further growth.  

“I look forward to working with all the senior management as Fairway progresses along the pathway to greater achievements and success.”