Nationwide financial planning director to run Standard Life’s 1825 London operation

The Edinburgh-based financial giant said Mr Gray, who will join 1825 on 15th October, brings a wealth of experience within financial services having started out as a financial advise, before progressing to a series of leadership positions and latterly taking up his most recent role with the Nationwide Building Society.

Julie Scott, 1825 CEO said: “Richard is an outstanding advocate for our industry and the genuine difference to people’s lives good financial planning can make. We are looking forward to welcoming him to the team as we continue to grow 1825”

Mr Gray added: “I am delighted to be joining 1825. Done well financial planning helps individuals achieve their hopes, dreams and aspirations for the future. I have always built environments where client’s needs are put first and the highest quality of planning is provided. I am very much looking forward to working in an organisation that feels so aligned to the things I am so passionate about.”

1825’s London acquisitions are Baigrie Davies, which it bought in April 2016, and Cumberland Place Financial Management, acquired in January.

Former Baigrie Davies managing director Ian Howe, who took on responsibility for the 1825 London office, left the business in January.

1825 announced last month chairman Steve Murray is moving aside to take on a new role with the wider Standard Life group.