Raymond James Wealth Management has appointed Martina Kay as group chief people officer (CPO).
Kay will be responsible for people strategy across both Raymond James Investment Services and Charles Stanley as the firms continue to bring their leadership teams together.
She will also join the Raymond James Wealth Management Group Executive Committee.
Kay joins from Legal & General Investment Management, where she was Global HR Director.
She has held senior roles at UBS, Schroders and BlackRock, and has experience integrating businesses and leading transformation programmes.
Kay has also worked with the Investment Association, chairing the HR Committee.
Kim Jenson, CEO at Raymond James Wealth Management, said: “At this important time in our evolution, building the right leadership team is critical to delivering on our strategy and shaping the future of Raymond James Wealth Management.
“Martina brings deep expertise in people strategy and a proven track record of leading HR functions across major financial institutions – experience that will be invaluable as we continue to unify our business and culture.
“As a people-focused, values-driven organisation, our ambition is to create a firm that colleagues are proud to be part of.”
Jenson added: “Having the right people strategy in place is essential to delivering on that ambition and ensuring we continue to support our teams and deliver an exceptional client experience.”
