Ex-Threadneedle CEO Davies joins Romer-Lee consultancy

Davies, who has also been chairman of Cofunds and the Investment Management Association, is currently chairman of the J.P. Morgan Overseas investment trust. He also holds non-executive directorships at Old Mutual Wealth Management and FTSE 250 property firm Grainger. "Simon brings significant industry and leadership experience as well as a proven ability to lead, manage and grow successful businesses and he provides strong, focused governance," said Square Mile MD and head of investment Richard Romer-Lee (pictured).