L&G hires new group CEO from Santander

Authorized & Common group has appointed António Simões as its new group CEO to switch Sir Nigel Wilson who’s retiring.

Mr Simoes shall be on a primary wage of £1.175m each year with the potential to triple this via bonuses.

His appointment is topic to regulatory approval.

The Banco Santander exec has been regional head of Europe on the Spanish financial institution since September 2020.

In his function he has led Santander’s companies within the UK, Spain, Portugal and Poland, working in retail and industrial banking, company and funding banking, wealth administration and insurance coverage.

Earlier than Santander he labored for 13 years at HSBC, together with as CEO of UK and Europe, and latterly CEO of World Personal Banking, based mostly in London and Hong Kong. He’s a former McKinsey & Firm companion.

Sir Nigel has been group CEO of Authorized & Common since 2012, and in January introduced his intention to retire. He shall be 67 in November.

Mr Simões will take up his publish on 1 January with Sir Nigel remaining as chief govt within the meantime.

The 2 will work collectively to make sure a complete handover and a easy transition, the agency stated.

Mr Simões will be part of the board of Authorized & Common Group plc on appointment, at which level Sir Nigel will step down from the board.

Sir John Kingman, L&G group chair, stated: “António brings a formidable management monitor document on the most senior stage of economic providers, working throughout advanced, world organisations.

“In a wonderful area, his power, ambition and readability of strategic pondering stood out, alongside his sturdy perception within the constructive function that enterprise ought to play in society. I’d additionally prefer to reiterate my due to Nigel who I do know will proceed as ever to point out relentless dedication to Authorized & Common.”

Mr Simões stated: “Authorized & Common is a superb firm with an iconic, extremely revered model, sturdy monetary monitor document and a deep-rooted dedication to social function. I’m proud to be appointed as group CEO to construct on the success of Nigel and the staff.

“It is a important time for our trade, purchasers and prospects, with rising applied sciences, altering societal dynamics and wider financial forces presenting new challenges and alternatives that require all of us to adapt and evolve. I sit up for working with the board and an distinctive staff of colleagues to form this necessary subsequent chapter; delivering market main options, sustainable shareholder worth, and an everlasting constructive affect on society.”