Dalriada has appointed Shehzad Ahmad to the newly created role of principal executive director.
In this position he will be have overall responsibility for leading the company, and will oversee the managing directors running the different business areas of the trustee and pensions company.
This includes Adrian Kennett, now MD for consolidation and regulatory affairs, Charles Ward, MD for trusteeship and run-on solutions, and Stephen Soper, who continues in his role as MD for operations.
Ahmad will also oversee line management for Leanne Coomber who is head of pensions management and Ryan Hubley head of business development, sales and marketing.
Ahmad will report to Bill Galvin, group CEO of 3173 Group, the parent company of Dalriada. He will work alongside Tom Lukic, chair of the Dalriada’s statutory board.
Galvin says: “On the back of a very strong year for Dalriada, and looking forward to another year of significant growth and development, it’s the right time for Ahmad to step into this important role. He commands a great deal of respect in the industry and from his colleagues.”
Shehzad Ahmad adds: “I am delighted to be appointed to this role and leading Dalriada’s future growth and development. It is a privilege to work with a great team that drives its purpose from delivering excellence in trusteeship, governance and pensions management, which remains core to what we do.”
