Hawksmoor IM chairman Brent to step down

Anthony Deacon to become interim chairman

David Brenchley
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James Brent will stand down as chairman of Hawksmoor Investment Management at the end of June, the company confirmed on Thursday (4 June).

Non-executive director Anthony Deacon will become interim chairman until a replacement for Brent is found, Hawksmoor said. Brent joined Hawksmoor in early 2018 as non-executive director before becoming chairman. The firm said Brent had made an invaluable contribution, bringing his considerable skills and expertise to the organisation. Hawksmoor Distribution fund predicts 25% 'haircut' to dividend payments over next 12 months Hawksmoor CEO Sarah Soar said she had "thoroughly enjoyed working with James and I am extremely grateful to him for everything he has done for Hawksmoor". B...

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