WH Ireland chairman and NED to retire

Tim Steel and Richard Lee to exit in December

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Two members of WH Ireland's board, including its chairman, will be retiring at the end of the year as the business prepares for its next phase of development.

The wealth management group informed the stock market this morning that Tim Steel, chairman and non-executive director (NED) Richard Lee had announced their intention to retire at the end of December. Steel joined the board in March 2014 and was appointed chairman in January 2016. He has overseen a complete change of senior management, including the appointment of a new chief executive, chief financial officer, head of wealth management and head of compliance. WH Ireland flags higher costs as it confirms management changes Steel has also overseen board changes including the appo...

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