Godding, who joins from Ruicon Fund Management, has a strong industry background. He previously served for nine years as CIO at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in London, and was also CIO and head of the global equity team at Signia Wealth. Additionally, he has worked as a fund manager at firms including Moore Capital and SG Asset Management. 

Lewis will remain on the Asset Allocation Committee, chair the Investment Governance Committee and is joining the board of its Dublin fund range.

Following its acquisitions of Towry and Ingenious Asset Management last year, Tilney is now responsible for over £21 billion (around $26 billion) for private investors, charities and professionals.

Earlier this month, the firm - previously called Tilney Bestinvest - recruited Andy Brown as direct equity team leader within its central investment team, as the group “kick-starts its recruitment drive”.