Executive Directors


Preben Prebensen

Joined Close Brothers as chief executive in April 2009 having spent his career in a number of senior positions at JP Morgan over 23 years, as well as being chief executive of Wellington Underwriting plc between 2004 to 2006, and then chief investment officer and a member of the group executive committee at Catlin Group plc. Age 53.


Jonathan Howell

Joined Close Brothers as finance director in February 2008 having previously held the same role at the London Stock Exchange Group plc since 1999. Prior to that he was at Price Waterhouse. Age 47.


Stephen Hodges

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 appointed managing director in November 2002. Age 55.