Pat Shea appointed FundsNetwork head

clock

Fidelity has appointed head of platform operations Pat Shea to run its FundsNetwork platform.

He takes over from UK managing director Hugh Mullan, who has been running FundsNetwork on a temporary basis since June, following the departure of David White. Shea has been at Fidelity for 26 years, including positions in Bermuda, Hong Kong, India and the UK. He also luanched FundsNetwork in Taiwan. Hugh Mullan, managing director of UK D2C and retail said: "I am pleased to announce the appointment of such an experienced, long-serving and loyal Fidelity manager to the important role of head of FundsNetwork. "Pat has exactly the right blend of skills, knowledge and experience to lea...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Wrap/platforms

Hargreaves Lansdown slashes account fees to 0.35% in charges overhaul

Hargreaves Lansdown slashes account fees to 0.35% in charges overhaul

Annual account charges to drop

Patrick Brusnahan
clock 26 January 2026 • 1 min read
AJ Bell platform AUM hits record £108bn as advised customer numbers rise

AJ Bell platform AUM hits record £108bn as advised customer numbers rise

Figures for the three months ended 31 December 2025

Jenna Brown
clock 22 January 2026 • 2 min read
Platforms in 2026: The good, the bad and the opportunity

Platforms in 2026: The good, the bad and the opportunity

'The optimist sees the donut. The pessimist sees the hole'

Steve Andrews
clock 16 January 2026 • 4 min read