Ex-Woodford investment strategist joins Vestra Wealth

Vestra Wealth has hired Russell Harrop, formerly Woodford Investment Management, as head of international equities.

Harrop was previously an investment strategist at Woodford Investment Management from April 2014, when the company was first launched, until August 2014.  Prior to this, he worked as director of global equity sales at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for almost four years.  His role at Vestra, which began in April, encompasses selecting international stocks for clients' portfolios. Harrop will report to Vestra chief investment officer Jonathan Marriott.