Dr Tim May has been appointed to the Investec Wealth & Investment board as a non-executive director and a member of the remuneration and audit committees.
Mr May has had a long career in the wealth management industry and brings extensive commercial, governance and regulatory experience to IW&I.
His previous roles include chief executive of the Wealth Management Association (WMA), chairman of Euroclear UK and Ireland (formerly CrestCo), chief executive of CrestCo and chief operating officer of Gerrard.
From 1987 to 2002 Mr May held a number of senior positions in IW&I when it was branded Sheppards and subsequently Carr Sheppards Crosthwaite, as well as in the wider Investec Group.
Jonathan Wragg, chief executive of IW&I said: “We warmly welcome Tim to the board and look forward to working closely with him.
“He has a wealth of experience gained from his senior leadership and operational management roles and will be a great asset as we take IW&I to the next phase of its development.
“Tim’s decision to return to IW&I after having already enjoyed many successful years here underlines our growing reputation in the market.”
Mr May said: “I am delighted to be joining the IW&I board at this important time. IW&I has built a leading position in the industry during a period of significant change.
“I have no doubt that the firm will capitalise on the opportunities ahead and I am looking forward to playing a part in its continued success story.”
