St. James’s Place, the wealth management group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Dunkley as its External Communications Director, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Croft.
In this new role, Jamie will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational development of the company’s media relations activity, with a focus on the role the business plays in achieving the best possible outcomes for clients through the provision of trusted face-to-face financial advice.
Andrew Croft, Chief Executive Officer, St. James’s Place, said: “This is an exciting new appointment as we look to the future and the role St. James’s Place plays in raising awareness of the value of high-quality financial advice. With his proven track record in communications, coupled with a strong background in journalism, Jamie brings a wealth of experience to St. James’s Place and I wish him every success in the new role.”
On joining St. James’s Place, Jamie Dunkley said: “I am delighted to be joining such a well-established and respected company, which I have followed closely for many years.
“There are very few companies that have the size and scale of St. James’s Place, and make such a significant and lasting difference to people’s lives. As the leading wealth management group in the UK, it has the ability to drive important conversations in the sector and get people engaging with financial advice. I’m looking forward to being at the forefront of this.”
Prior to joining St. James’s Place, Jamie was Group Media and Internal Communications Director at TP ICAP.