Mattioli Woods co-founder steps down as CEO

Transition expected this month

Patrick Brusnahan
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Mattioli Woods co-founder Ian Mattioli has stepped aside as CEO to become founding president of the firm.

He will now focus on client relationships, strategic partnerships and the continued evolution of the Mattioli Woods brand. Current non-executive chair Peter Mann will be appointed CEO, subject to regulatory approval. The transition is expected to take effect in November 2025. Mann has held senior roles at firms such as Old Mutual Wealth and Skandia UK and will work alongside Mattioli, Michael Wright, deputy CEO of Mattioli Woods, and Peter Coleman, CEO of Kingswood Group, to deliver strategic targets. Mattioli said: "Co-founding Mattioli Woods has been the most rewarding chapter...

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