Royal London publishes on its website:
“Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), the investment manager of Royal London Unit Trust Managers (RLUTM) and RLUM, announces the appointment of John Brett as non-executive director to the fund boards, with effect from 1 April 2019, subject to regulatory approval.
John has extensive experience having held executive and non-executive directorships in the investment management sector over the past 20 years, notably Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) and Scottish Widows Investment Partnership. His senior executive roles span legal and risk, product development and governance and distribution. When John was at AAM, he led on strategic acquisitions and management of the firm. His experience encompasses a diverse customer base including retail, wholesale and institutional consultants and pension schemes. Following his retirement from AAM in 2016, he remained on the board as a non-executive director.
Non-executive positions range from small private companies to larger publicly listed companies including non-executive chairman at Newscape Capital Group Ltd between 2017 and 2018. He is currently CEO of Anderson Strathern Asset Management Ltd, a regulated wealth management and investment company, a role held since August 2016. In September 2016 he founded the company, Birnam Investments Ltd, a small property development business, and is also non-executive chairman of Water Witness International, a position held since March 2017.”