Changes at consolidator IWP as CEO leaves role

Moves to acquisition arm

Tom Ellis
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Advice firm consolidator IWP has appointed Rob Allen as group CEO as outgoing boss David Inglesfield moves over to the firm’s acquisition arm, IWP Investments.

Allen joined the firm, as group managing director in November from a background in corporate banking. In December before the Christmas break the consolidator finalised its 30th acquisition since its formation in 2019.  Its total assets under management stands at over £6bn, overseen by around 120 advisers and 400 staff across the group. The firm has set its sights on having 50 firms by 2025. Inglesfield (pictured) said: "I am delighted that Rob is now taking over as Group CEO. He has an outstanding track record and has won the confidence of us all as the right person to take the bus...

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