Joined the Corporate Finance division of Close Brothers as a director in May 1985 having previously been employed by Saudi International Bank and Arthur Andersen. He was appointed a director of the company in August 1995 and chief executive in November 2002, having previously headed up our Corporate Finance and Asset Management divisions. Aged 54.

Joined the Banking division of Close Brothers as a director in 1985, following eight years at Hambros. He was appointed a director of the company in August 1995 with responsibility for the Banking division. He was also appointed joint managing director in November 2002. Aged 53.

Joined Close Brothers as Group Finance Director in February 2008 having previously been employed as the Finance Director of London Stock Exchange Group plc.  He is a non-executive director of Emap plc.  Aged 45.

Joined Close Brothers in April 1993 on the acquisition of Winterflood Securities, of which he is the chief executive. He was appointed a director of the company in March 2002. He was previously with Bisgood Bishop for many years. Aged 58.

Qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand, before joining the Corporate Finance division of Close Brothers in 1986 as a director. He was appointed a director of the company in September 2002 with responsibility for corporate development. Aged 51.