Redmayne Bentley appoints independent chair

Leeds-headquartered investment and wealth management firm Redmayne Bentley has appointed Ian Cordwell as the first independent chair of its main board.

Ian joined the board as a non-executive director in 2020 and has chaired the audit committee while also serving on the risk oversight committee. 

He has played a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic vision and future growth plans.

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ian brings 30 years’ experience in retail financial services. 

His previous roles include managing director at LV=, finance director at Marks & Spencer Financial Services and chief investment officer at Police Mutual.

Based in Dorset, Ian is the firm’s first chair with no ownership interest in the business.

He said: “I am excited by the responsibility of leading the firm as we build the foundations for the next 150 years. 

“The regulatory landscape is very supportive of firms, like Redmayne Bentley, which are focused on delivering good customer outcomes with a robust and reliable infrastructure to support this ambition.”

Ian succeeds David Loudon, who steps down after more than 30 years at the firm in various leadership roles including joint chief executive.

David, who remains with the business as a non-executive director, added: “We have just entered our 150th year since our founder, John Redmayne, started Redmayne & Co as a one-man business in Leeds. 

“The strong values John Redmayne started with in 1875 - integrity and personal service to clients - remain core to us today. 

“Having an independent non-executive chair is a first for us, and an important step in our development and maturity as a nationally respected financial conduct authority-regulated firm. 

“I look forward to supporting Ian as he leads the firm’s continued growth and development.”

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