Brewin Dolphin investment head steps down in executive reshuffle

His departure ends a nearly 16 year career at the FTSE 250 investment firm.

Ford joined the company in March 2000 and held a number of senior roles before he was appointed a director of the operating company Brewin Dolphin Limited in 2009.

The company said in a statement that "it has been agreed" that he will leave the company and step down from the board with immediate effect.

“I would like to extend my personal thanks to Stephen for his commitment to growing our client business and I wish him well in his future endeavours," said chief executive David Nicol.

The company said move is part of a strategy announced in September “to promote further organic growth in funds under management through both the direct and agent channels”.

As part of this, the company has expanded its executive committee with a number of internal appointments.

Charlie Ferry will be responsible for the private client business in the South East of England while Stephen Jones picks up the mantle outside of the South East.

Nick Fitzgerald will take care of Financial Planning, while Robin Beer will be responsible for the intermediary and charities businesses, and Paul Jones is appointed Chief of Staff.

The company said the changes create a broader structure, increasing the representation of client-facing leaders on the committee.

Nicol said the appointments demonstrate the breadth of talent within the company.

"We are delighted to promote these long-standing Brewin colleagues to these critical roles and increase the size and client-facing membership of our Executive Committee at a time when growth is our key focus across the business.”