"We anticipate significant growth and change in the near future, and his experience in guiding businesses through similar processes will be invaluable as we move forward."
- Ann-Marie O’Dea, CEO of Shepherds Friendly
Prior to this appointment, Michael Williams (pictured) served as portfolio, programme & project lead at Schroders Personal Wealth. In the past, he’s also worked as a senior manager at PwC, delivering projects across various industries with clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations.
In his new role, Michael will lead key transformation initiatives, ensuring outcomes align with the society’s business plans. “I look forward to working with teams across the society to determine which initiatives are best aligned with its strategy and provide the best value to members, then delivering on these with integrity,” he said.
This appointment follows Shepherds Friendly’s recent partnership agreement with Simplybiz as part of its strategy to grow its intermediary footprint. Under the terms agreed, Shepherds Friendly’s Income Protection (IP) will now be available to its members.
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Ann-Marie O’Dea, CEO of Shepherds Friendly, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Michael into our team at what is a pivotal time for both our organisation and the mutual sector. We anticipate significant growth and change in the near future, and his experience in guiding businesses through similar processes will be invaluable as we move forward.”
