Sesame Bankhall Group names industry veteran as new chief executive

Richard Harrison brings more than 20 years’ financial services experience

Sahar Nazir
clock • 1 min read

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has appointed Richard Harrison as its new chief executive (CEO), subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.

Harrison is set to bring more than 20 years' financial services leadership experience to the group. He will join SBG on 2 January 2024 from Wesleyan Assurance Society, where he is currently chief distribution officer and has responsibility for financial advice, general insurance, and distribution across its five businesses. With a focus on customer-centric business growth, Harrison also leads the delivery of marketing and digital activity for the society. Prior to Wesleyan, he was the head of network and premier at HSBC UK, where he was responsible for more than 7,000 people and 52...

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