Sanlam UK appoints chairman and grows regional presence

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Sanlam UK has appointed a new chairman as it looks to further expand its footprint in the country.

Johan van der Merwe has been appointed to the newly-created position as the multinational financial services group sets its sights on becoming a major player in the UK wealth management and fund management industry. Van der Merwe joined South-African based Sanlam Investment Management in 2002 as chief executive officer. Prior to this, he was global sector head of resources at Investec Asset Management. He started his career at Deloitte and Touche before joining Gencor's Corporate Finance division. "We believe a key driver of sustainable growth is the ability to successfully connect...

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