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Sanlam's Former UK Chief Executive To Advise Firm On Development, M&A
This publication brings latest news on moves and appointments in the global wealth management sector.
Sanlam, the wealth management firm, will see the formal departure of its former UK chief executive, Lukas van der Walt, on 29 February. He will become a strategic consultant to the group, advising it on development, mergers and acquisitions.
Jonathan Polin assumed the
role of CEO of Sanlam UK on the 1 January.
During his 12-month tenure, van der Walt orchestrated the
purchase and subsequent development of Merchant Investors
Assurance in 2004 as well as Buckles, English Mutual and FOUR
Capital Partners. He was responsible for Sanlam’s investments and
partnering initiatives with Nucleus, Intrinsic and Punter
Southall Group. (Shareholdings in Punter Southall Group and
Intrinsic were sold in 2013 and 2014 respectively.)
