PFS names NFU Mutual's Nick Turner as president

Brendan O'Ciobhain completes year in role

Tom Ellis
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NFU Mutual sales and agency director Nick Turner has been appointed president of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) for 2016/17 at the professional body's Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Having joined the PFS's board in 2011, Turner (pictured) now moves up from his role as vice-president - taking over from Brendan O'Ciobhain, who stepped down following his 12-month rotation as PFS president. The AGM also saw Cathi Harrison and Jonathan Rees both reappointed as PFS directors. Turner is shortly expected to announce a presedential theme for his leadership of the body. He said: "I am honoured to be taking over from Brendan during a period of significant change and reform to our profession, and as the important role of the society continues to develop. "We will continue to...

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