Sears named interim CEO of IA after Godfrey exit

Director of compliance fills role

Natalie Kenway
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Guy Sears, the Investment Association's director of risk, compliance and legal, is to become interim CEO following the shock departure of Daniel Godfrey late yesterday.

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