Legal & General has named António Simões as the firm’s CEO, replacing outgoing head Nigel Wilson.
Wilson announced his retirement at the start of the year, having led the firm since 2012. Simões will take over on 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval, with Wilson remaining as CEO until then, in order to continue delivery the group's current strategy, according to L&G. Hargreaves Lansdown adds L&G ESG EM tracker fund to Wealth list The incoming CEO will "work closely" with Wilson "in order to ensure a comprehensive handover and a smooth transition", L&G said. John Kingman, L&G chair, said the board was "delighted" to appoint Simões, adding he "brings a formidable lea...
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