Press release

7 Sep 2021 London, GB

Dan Hall appointed as EY’s UK Wealth & Asset Management Leader

EY has appointed Dan Hall as its new UK Wealth and Asset Management Leader, effective 1 September 2021. Dan takes over from Gill Lofts, who has led the UK Wealth & Asset Management business since 2011 and has moved full time to her role as EY’s Global Sustainable Finance Leader, heading up the firm’s group-wide sustainable finance business.

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EY has appointed Dan Hall as its new UK Wealth and Asset Management Leader, effective 1 September 2021. Dan takes over from Gill Lofts, who has led the UK Wealth & Asset Management business since 2011 and has moved full time to her role as EY’s Global Sustainable Finance Leader, heading up the firm’s group-wide sustainable finance business.

In his new role, Dan leads over 70 UK partners and associate partners and almost 1,400 staff, with responsibility for some of the firm’s largest Wealth & Asset Management clients. As well as his new leadership responsibilities, Dan will continue to focus on his portfolio of clients.

Dan became a consulting partner in in 2012 and also joined EY’s Wealth & Asset Management leadership team at that time.

Commenting on Dan’s appointment, Anna Anthony, UK Financial Services Managing Partner at EY, says: “I am delighted that Dan will lead our Wealth & Asset Management business in the UK. Dan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having being part of the wider leadership team for many years, and is highly respected in EY and across the industry. I have no doubt that Dan will continue to guide our Wealth & Asset Management clients through the constantly changing post-Brexit, post-pandemic environment, and build on the strong and transformative growth under Gill’s leadership.”

Dan comments: “I’m thrilled to take on this role and pick up the mantle as the industry navigates ongoing market uncertainty and looks to transformation and growth. I am excited to lead such a high performing and talented team and look forward to continuing to help our clients expand and develop their businesses in increasingly sustainable, diverse and innovative ways.”