Perpetual cynics, such as this writer, may cavil at the notion that any one person may exert significant influence, either within an individual company or the sector within which it operates.

There are always exceptions, however. One may have been unearthed during 2023, albeit not within the wealth management sector. 

Mention Rolls Royce Holdings plc to most investors at the beginning of 2023 and the response would have been disparaging to say the least....