Abrdn's CEO of Discretionary Richard Charnock set to retire

Joined the firm in 2007

Julia Bahr
clock • 2 min read

Richard Charnock, CEO Discretionary at abrdn, is set to retire and will be stepping down from his role in April, abrdn has revealed.

Charnock (pictured) is CEO of abrdn Capital, the discretionary investment management services arm of the investment and life giant, which offers services to the wealth sector in the UK and the Channel Islands. David Driver will become head of Discretionary after a period of handover, the company said. Driver has been a director of the Discretionary business at abrdn for 12 years and has held discretionary investment management and private client leadership roles for more than 20 years. Charnock said: "I have been very privileged to lead the Discretionary business since inception in 20...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on People

People Moves: Charles Stanley appoints sustainable portfolio lead

People Moves: Charles Stanley appoints sustainable portfolio lead

Celine Legaspi joins its responsible investment team

Professional Adviser
clock 12 August 2025 • 1 min read
Government appoints PFS non-exec director as disability and access ambassador

Government appoints PFS non-exec director as disability and access ambassador

Eddie Grant replaces Zurich’s Peter Hamilton

Jaskeet Briah
clock 07 August 2025 • 3 min read
Next Generation Advisers: Meet Succession Wealth's Rob Earle

Next Generation Advisers: Meet Succession Wealth's Rob Earle

‘It’s really important for all young, aspiring advisers to aim to become Chartered’

Isabel Baxter
clock 06 August 2025 • 3 min read