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  •   16 September 2024
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Schroders plc appoints Richard Oldfield as Group Chief Executive

Schroders plc today announces that Richard Oldfield has been appointed as Group Chief Executive, succeeding Peter Harrison, with effect from 8 November 2024, subject to regulatory approval.

In his 30 years at PwC, one of the largest professional services networks in the world, Richard held senior roles including Network Vice Chairman and Global Markets Leader. Reporting to the Global Chair, he was responsible for building teams to grow PwC’s client-facing businesses profitably, whilst advising global clients on their most complex and challenging issues.

Since joining Schroders as Chief Financial Officer, Richard has made an immediate and significant contribution, providing a fresh perspective on capital management, driving new initiatives such as the inaugural bond issue earlier this year and embedding commercial discipline across the Group.

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