Royal London, the UK’s largest life, pensions, and investment mutual, has announced the appointment of Ronnie Binnie (pictured) as the head of strategic partnerships.
Binnie will be reporting to Siobhan Barrow, UK distribution director, and will be based in Edinburgh.
Binnie brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as managing partner and head of office for Edinburgh and Aberdeen at Evelyn Partners, a wealth management group. With an impressive 35-year career in the life and pensions industry, Binnie has held various adviser-facing roles, predominantly in the advice sector.
In his new position, Binnie will join the distribution leadership team, working closely with colleagues to strengthen relationships with strategic partners. His role will be crucial in creating opportunities for engagement and providing valuable insight to support the ongoing development of Royal London’s propositions.
Barrow said: “Ronnie is well-regarded in the adviser market and a strong addition to the Royal London distribution team. His breadth of experience and industry connections will enable us to work even more closely with adviser partners. Ronnie’s most recent role within a financial adviser business will be invaluable as we continue to develop our strategic partnerships, giving us an even deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities adviser firms face, and how we can support them.”
Binnie also shared his excitement about joining Royal London, commenting: “I’m delighted to be joining Royal London at such an important time for the industry with the implementation of the Consumer Duty. The Royal London team has a real focus on building successful, mutually beneficial relationships, and I’m really looking forward to playing my part in contributing to that.”
