CANACCORD Genuity Wealth Management (formerly Collins Stewart Wealth Management) has appointed Richard Burden as business development manager, focusing specifically on the Middle East.
Based in the Isle of Man, Mr Burden will work with key intermediaries and introducers in the Middle East, promoting Canaccord Genuity’s wealth and fund management services.
He has 15 years’ business development experience and has held a number of senior sales positions in the UK, Isle of Man and Middle East, including six years as regional sales manager for Friends Provident International and two years in Saudi Arabia setting up a Bancassurance relationship.
‘I’m looking forward to being back among old contacts in the Middle East and to forging new relationships throughout the region,’ said Mr Burden.
Mr Burden said his appointment demonstrated Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s commitment to the Middle East and he will be making frequent visits to the region.
Andy Finch, sales director for Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, said: ‘I am delighted to have been able to recruit such an experienced and high calibre business development professional.’
