Over 100 high-profile investment figures including CEOs, fund managers and wealth managers will be taking part in a range of challenges over the coming months in a bid to raise over £1m for Cancer Research UK, as part of a new industry-wide charity initiative.
Among the 'ambassadors' taking part, who will also spearhead fundraising at their own companies, are BMO GAM multi-manager heads Gary Potter and Rob Burdett (pictured). The pair will be taking a Grand Tour of the UK in a Reliant Robin to raise money (suitably dressed of course!). Other industry ambassadors involved in their respective challenges include: • Simon Brazier and Investec team Six peaks challenge (three in the UK and three in South Africa) • Chelsea Financial Services' Darius McDermott 24-hour dart-a-thon • Jonathan Polin Cycle around all of Sanlam UK's offices (8...
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