Sanlam UK hires Richard Pursglove as head of distribution

To shape sales and marketing strategy

Julian Marr
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Sanlam UK has appointed Richard Pursglove as head of distribution, in which role he will have responsibility for shaping and executing the firm's strategy in both sales and marketing.

Pursglove (pictured), whose career spans 30 years in both asset and wealth management, having started his career as an IFA, will sits on Sanlam UK's executive committee and report directly to CEO Jonathan Polin. He said: "Sanlam is a name synonymous with client-centricity and innovation, as demonstrated by its broad range of investment capabilities. I am looking forward to working with everyone at Sanlam, continuing to deliver their award-winning proposition through excellence in client service." Marlow-based IFA first to join Sanlam partnership programme Polin added: ""I am deli...

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