Abby Johnson appointed as president of CISI South Coast Committee

Branch's second female president in 23 years

Sophie King
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Charles Stanley investment manager Abby Johnson has been appointed as president of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) South Coast Committee.

Only the second woman to be elected president in the branch's 23 year history, she replaces JP Morgan Chase regulatory reporting officer Simon Roche, who held the position for the previous two years. Johnson, who is based in Charles Stanley's Dorchester office and specialises in portfolios for private clients, trusts, charities and self-invested personal pensions, has 25 years of experience in financial services. She joined the CISI in 2000 and has been with Charles Stanley since 2014.  She said: "I am delighted to be taking on the role from Simon.  Supported by an enthusiastic commit...

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