Gareth James has been named head of policy at investment platform AJ Bell.
In the newly created position, Mr James will lead AJ Bell’s public policy strategy, with a focus on government policy and regulatory developments around pensions, taxation and investment platforms.
He will also be responsible for co-ordinating AJ Bell’s work with industry bodies and wider policy groups.
Prior to his new appointment, Mr James was head of technical at AJ Bell. He has worked for the company since 1997.
He starts his role as head of policy with immediate effect.
Commenting on the new position at the investment platform, Andy Bell, chief executive at AJ Bell, explained: The creation of this new head of policy role will allow us to develop our policy work further, liaising more closely with relevant industry and regulatory bodies.”
Outlining the value of Mr James’ insight, he said: “Gareth has been with AJ Bell for over 20 years holding roles encompassing administration, operational management, technical and policy work. This has given him extensive experience and understanding of how pension and investment platforms can help to meet the needs of consumers. For many years this knowledge has fed into our responses to, and implementation of, numerous regulatory consultations and wider Government proposals, with the purpose of shaping better outcomes for customers and their advisers.”