Fintech Finance: Multrees appoints new chairman

09 March 2018

·        Hugh Mullan joined as a Non-Executive Director in 2015

·        His appointment is in succession to the late Nigel Pilkington

Multrees, the support services partner for wealth management and private investment offices, today announces the appointment of Hugh Mullan as Chairman. Mr Mullan had been acting as interim-Chairman since Nigel Pilkington’s death in January.

Mr Mullan said: “I’ve had the good fortune of being part of Multrees’ growth story for a number of years and have seen first-hand how it has become a quality outsource provider with a growing client base. As Chairman, I look forward to continuing Nigel’s remarkable legacy of leadership and stewardship which has served this business so well.”

Prior to joining Multrees, Hugh was the UK CEO at Fidelity Worldwide Investment. He has extensive experience managing investment and retail savings businesses, having held senior positions at Barclays Wealth, Schroders and Citibank.

Whilst at Fidelity, Hugh was also a member of the company’s Global Operating Committee and, prior to his UK CEO role, as COO he managed customer services, operations, technology and fund accounting across all of Fidelity’s European businesses.

Chris Fisher, CEO of Multrees said: “The Board and I are delighted to have Hugh as our new Chairman. Hugh joined us in 2015 as a Non-Executive Director and has played an integral part in the success of the business. He brings a wealth of industry expertise and insight which benefits us and our clients. Hugh’s appointment is befitting of his predecessor Nigel, who was instrumental in helping our start-up business become the strong organisation it is today.”