Stewart Sanderson takes over as CEO of IM Asset Management Limited, following Richard Potts’ retirement.
- Stewart Sanderson brings over 25 years of wealth management experience to his new role as CEO.
- His previous tenure at Brooks Macdonald showcased his skills in leading the UK private client sector.
- Sanderson succeeds Richard Potts, who significantly grew IM Asset Management over two decades.
- Sanderson aims to leverage his expertise to expand IM Asset Management’s market presence.
Stewart Sanderson joins IM Asset Management Limited as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Richard Potts who is retiring. This appointment, pending regulatory approval, places Sanderson at the helm of a firm renowned for financial planning under Irwin Mitchell’s umbrella.
Sanderson’s career spans over 25 years, during which he held significant positions at Seven Investment Management LLP, Lloyds Private Banking, and Coutts & Co. His experience has been instrumental in developing private client businesses in key locations such as London, Edinburgh, and Jersey.
Prior to this role, Sanderson was a senior director at Brooks Macdonald, where he effectively led the UK private client proposition, catering to key clients’ wealth management needs. His reputation is bolstered by several industry qualifications and being a fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
Under Richard Potts’ two-decade leadership, IM Asset Management evolved from a start-up to an established firm with approximately 75 employees. Potts’ contributions included impressive net promoter scores and significant financial growth for the Irwin Mitchell Group.
Sanderson is set to use his comprehensive experience in Wealth Management to further expand the firm’s influence. He expressed enthusiasm about the strong asset under management flows and the firm’s recent growth through mergers and acquisitions.
With Stewart Sanderson at the helm, IM Asset Management aims to build on past successes and achieve further growth.
