Ryan Hughes, head of business development at Walker Crips Investment Management
Hughes departed his previous role as head of business development at Rowan Dartington in 2020, where he was responsible for shaping the distribution strategy and integrating the firm's intermediary division into St James's Place, following its acquisition in 2015.
Following this roles, he founded fintech startup Play-Ex Sports — a management platform aimed at sports professionals.
In his new role, Hughes will champion Walker Crips' recently launched #WalkerCripsInSport campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering athletes and sports teams with sound financial literacy.
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Wesley Coultas, head of investment management at Walker Crips, said: «Ryan is a welcome addition to our team. His track record in driving growth and his passion for innovation align perfectly with our vision for Walker Crips Investment Management. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and expand our product offering to a wider audience.»
Hughes added: «I am honoured to be a part of the Walker Crips family and I am eager to contribute to the firm's continued success. The opportunity to combine my experience in developing DFM propositions with Walker Crips' longstanding commitment to excellence is truly exciting.»
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