Paul Feeney (pictured) is stepping down from his role as a director and as chief executive officer of Quilter plc from 31st October 2022.
He will be replaced by Steven Levin in line with the Board’s long-term succession plan. Levin has led Quilter’s Affluent segment since its formation and has deep business experience across Quilter and managed Quilter’s Platform Transformation Programme.
He has been with the Group (and its predecessor companies) since June 1998. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
Ruth Markland, Quilter chair said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our deep gratitude to Paul for leading the business for the last decade and for transforming Quilter into the modern wealth manager it is today.
“He leaves with our very best wishes for his future endeavours. I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Steven Levin as chief executive officer and that there is an appropriate transition period to ensure an orderly handover.
“I am confident that Steven will take our business forward and deliver on its potential, supported by the strong Executive Committee that Paul has built”.
Feeney added: “After ten great years, it’s time to pass the baton. It has been my greatest privilege to have served as Quilter’s chief executive officer. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved, transforming the business from a predominantly closed life book business into the modern, publicly listed wealth manager it is today, with around £1bn returned to shareholders since Listing.
“I want to thank the Board, my executive colleagues, and most of all, the dedicated and caring people of Quilter for their support and belief in me over the years. Having achieved what I set out to do, I believe that now is the right time for me to hand over to Steven, my very able successor, to take Quilter on the next stage of its incredible journey”.
Levin concluded: “I am delighted to be asked by the Board to be the next Quilter chief executive officer and am excited by the opportunities for our business ahead.
“I am immensely grateful to Paul personally for his support over the years and to the Board for the trust they have placed in me to lead the business. I am fortunate to be inheriting a strategically well positioned business with a strong balance sheet.
“I am looking forward to working with my colleagues across the business as we continue to meet the needs of customers and advisers and to realise Quilter’s significant growth potential”.
