Towergate CEO Derby stands down

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Ian Darby, chief executive of Towergate Financial, has stepped down from his role in order to pursue other interests.

Darby, who has been appointed non-executive chairman of mortgage intermediary John Charcol, is being replaced by Towergate chief operating officer Dan Saulter on December 1. He became chief of Towergate in October 2008 after holding executive and non-executive roles at Sesame. "When Towergate Financial joined the Towergate Group in 2009, I was determined to lead the business back in to profitability following a tough period of trading during an uncertain economic climate," said Darby (pictured).  "Having reached this milestone, it was always my intention that I would hand over the ...

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