BBB co-founder to take on extra ceo role

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Martin Banbury, co-founder of Berkeley Berry Birch, is expanding his remit within BBB's network division to become ceo of Berkeley Independent Advisers in the short term.

Banbury will take on the role following the resignation of Richard Howells as ceo, however a statement from the firm suggests a new appointment could be made in due course. CEO Clifford Lockyer and Banbury formed the company in 1996 so have since taken on a variety of roles from managing director and ceo to executive directors and chairman. Howells will work alongside Banbury at BIA during his notice period. IFAonline

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