Kath Cates

Brown Shipley has made Kath Cates, a former UBS executive, its chair.

Ms Cates replaces Rory Tapner, the chairman of Brown Shipley’s parent Quintet, who was acting as interim chair following the resignation of Michael Cole-Fontayn in November 2020.

The new appointment is subject to regulatory approval. Ms Cates has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services, and has held senior roles based in the UK and oversea...