Architas appoints Ackland head of UK funds as Bucher departs

Defaqto's Potaczek appointed as head of UK proposition

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Architas has promoted its head of UK proposition Sarah Ackland to head of UK funds, replacing Cedric Bucher who is leaving to take up a role in the institutional pensions sector.

Ackland will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the UK business including distribution, marketing, proposition and business development. Meanwhile, the firm has also hired Frank Potaczek from Defaqto, where he was senior vice president responsible for its fund and DFM products and its fund ratings service, to take up Ackland's previous role as head of UK proposition. Reporting to Ackland, Potaczek's new role will involve responsibilities for the existing fund ranges offered by Architas in the UK, as well as the development of discretionary management services, and to manage ...

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