Charlie Eppinger outlines Cofunds plans

Group prioritises pensions and cash as the next two areas of its business to develop

Cofunds' Charlie Eppinger believes the business is at a tipping point that perfectly coincides with the appointment of Brett Williams as his successor. The fact Williams' skills do not mirror his own was a critical factor in hiring the outgoing Skandia UK business unit chief executive. Eppinger said: "My skills are in systems and administration, which was really needed when I arrived five years ago. When I came in we had to get our house in order, but now we need something different. We were looking for a sales and distribution person with a vision for the customer service." Eppinger ...