Hawksmoor Investment Management has appointed James Brent as chairman of the board, with David Kempton standing down from the role after nine years, but remaining as a non-executive director.  

Mr Brent was appointed to Hawksmoor’s board in January 2018 as a non-executive director, and his experience has been a key element in helping the company formulate its ambitious strategic plans for growth, the company said.

Mr Brent has previously spent 25 years with Schroders, progressing from being the bank’s youngest-ever director to Citigroup’s global head and chairman of real estate and lodging. He holds a number ...