David Bellamy to leave St. James's Place

Will remain adviser to the firm

Carmen Reichman
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St. James's Place chief executive David Bellamy is to step down from his position at the end of 2017 to be succeeded by current chief financial officer Andrew Croft.

Bellamy will step down from the Board at the end of 2017 after 26 years as an executive, the last 11 of which he served as chief executive, the firm announced to investors on the stock exchange this morning. He will remain an adviser to the group and will take on the role of non-executive chairman of its new international operations. Meanwhile Craig Gentle, currently chief risk officer, will join the board as chief financial officer, subject to regulatory approval.  Chairman Sarah Bates said: "Under David's leadership, St. James's Place has gone from strength to strength. C...

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