One Four Nine replaces CEO as backers commit more funding

Head of wealth Zane Hunter also exits consolidator

James Baxter-Derrington
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IFA consolidator and discretionary investment manager One Four Nine Group has appointed a new chief executive (CEO) after founder Matthew Bugden stepped down.

Bugden, who has stepped down from his role to "devote more time to his family", has been replaced by Gabrielle Beaumont, who has served as managing director since the firm's 2021 inception and has led the acquisition strategy. Beaumont will continue to lead the acquisition process while a replacement is found. In her new role, Beaumont will work closely with chief operating officer Stuart Harding and chief financial officer (CFO) Matt Taylor, who took on the role in May, following former CFO Patrick Goulding's recent departure. One Four Nine Group is pursuing a "comprehensive integ...

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