M&G appoints platform business CEO

Tom Bischler named CEO from 1 April

Sophia Panayi
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M&G has named Tom Bischler CEO of the firm’s platform business, effective 1 April 2026, replacing Richard Denning who has been named Aberdeen Adviser CEO.

  Bischler has 20 years of industry experience and has served as chief financial officer (CFO) of the platform since 2020, playing a central leadership role with an understanding of its operations and strategy.  Prior to this, Bischler was head of financial reporting at the firm. Having joined M&G in 2011, he previously worked at BDO UK. In his new role, he will report to M&G Life CEO Clive Bolton. The M&G platform plays an "essential" role in connecting advisers and their clients with investment solutions, helping deliver better long-term outcomes across the advice journey, ...

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