JM Finn chair Sussman retires as part of board shake-up

investmentweek.co.uk:

In 2020, Sussman became chairman for the firm, which he joined in 1997. He served as managing partner, managing director and eventually CEO.

He became chair in 2020 after retiring from executive roles, having been a member of the board since 1997. During his time at the firm, he served as managing partner, managing director and ultimately chief executive officer.

CEO Hugo Bedford said: «Steven has helped steer the firm through a key period of its evolution and we thank him for his calm and methodical approach.

»In particular he brought to the firm a focus on corporate governance enabling the business to grow even through difficult markets. We are extremely grateful for all that he has done for the business over many years."

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Sussman stepped down from his chairmanship at the end of 2023, with Luc Bertrand, who has served on the board since September 2011, stepping into the role.

Bertrand was previously chief executive officer at Ackermans & van Haaren, the parent company of Delen Private Bank, which acquired JM Finn in 2011. He was also a full board member at Schroders.

Jan Suykens and Jens Van Nieuwenborgh also left the board recently and the appointments of Louise Hall, Christophe Maters and Vincent Camerlynck followed their departures.

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