AWD appoints head of professional development

In the newly established role, Pimlott will oversee AWD's professional development plan in preparation for the RDR, which includes ensuring all the firm's advisers have achieved at least the diploma Level 4 qualification by the end of 2012. Pimlott joined AWD in 2001 and was most recently head of the sales department. "Carl's appointment is one of a number of measures we have taken to ensure that we are fully prepared to meet the requirements of the RDR," says AWD marketing director Martyn Laverick. "These measures will help us to achieve our aim of being the leading firm of IFAs i...