WH Ireland has made Simon Jackson its chief financial officer and an executive director.

He replaces Philip Tansey, who has announced he will step down to pursue other opportunities. Mr Tansey will remain with WH Ireland until 31 December 2021 to assist with the transition.

Mr Jackson was finance director of Saunderson House from January 2019 until March 2021, prior to its acquisition by Rathbone Brothers. He was previously group finance director of Brooks Macdonald from November 2000 to April 2018.

In both roles he helped implement organic and inorganic growth strategies whilst building finance capabilities t...