Santander appoints CEO

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Jeff Scott has been promoted from marketing director to CEO of Santander Asset Management UK as part of a planned succession following the departure of previous chief executive Ignacio Izquierdo.

Scott has over 20 years' financial services experience and is credited with designing and launching Inscape (now Abbey Premium Investments - Abbey's discretionary investment management service for high-net-worth clients) in December 2000. He has since held a number of senior roles within Abbey, including head of brand marketing and head of business banking and commercial mortgages. Santander Asset Management UK launched in January of last year and has been on a growth drive ever since. Scott commented: "It is an exciting time in Santander Asset Management UK's development. We have a...

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