Skandia's Brett Williams named new Cofunds CEO

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Brett Williams, founder of Selestia and currently head of Skandia's wealth management unit, will become the new CEO of Cofunds, the firm has announced.

The move follows the news yesterday that Skandia's new wealth management platform would be an extension of the Skandia Investment Solutions platform, under the leadership of Skandia UK CEO Nick Poyntz-Wright, rather than a separate unit. Williams will join Cofunds before the end of the year. Charlie Eppinger, who currently holds the positions of both CEO and chairman at Cofunds, had been overseeing the firm's search for a new chief executive. Eppinger says: "I am delighted Brett has accepted our offer. He has an impressive record of success in building new businesses. "Cofunds is lo...

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