24 July 2014: Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management, part of the UK wealth management group, has hired Andre Girault and Tim Dickens as investment directors.

Andre and Tim both join from HSBC Global Asset Management where they held the roles of director and investment manager respectively. Andre has over 17 years experience within the Private Client Management sector along with Tim's seven years and both manage a wide range of private clients, trusts, Corporate accounts and charities.

Based in the group's London office - the pair will further complement investment management team and be key drivers in the company's growth ambitions.

Commenting on the appointments, Harry Burnham, chief executive officer, Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management, said: "The main focus for the business going forward will be to achieve our ambitious expansion plans through both organic and non-organic growth. Andre and Tim will play a central role in these plans as we utilise their vast knowledge and experience across the team. I am delighted that they have chosen to join us and this is once again testament to our ability to attract some of the sharpest talent in the industry."

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About Ashcourt Rowan plc

Ashcourt Rowan plc provides a range of expert, integrated wealth management and employee benefits consultancy services for individuals, families, charities and trusts, business owners and employers.

Its financial planners, investment managers and consultants deliver services to clients on a face-to-face basis nationally, supported by dedicated technical departments in London and Leeds.

Headquartered in the City of London, Ashcourt Rowan has offices in Bath, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter, Leeds, Macclesfield, Maidstone, Manchester, Rugby, Salisbury, St Andrews, Winchester and York.

www.ashcourtrowan.com

For further information please contact:

Maitland

Marina Burton/ Daniel Yea
Tel: 020 7379 5151
Email: ashcourtrowan@maitland.co.uk

Ashcourt Rowan

Katy Moore, marketing manager - communications
Tel: 020 7871 7252
Email: katymoore@ashcourtrowan.com

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