St James's Place on the search for its next chief executive

The advice giant told COVER's sister title, Professional Adviser, that it is in talks with head-hunter Russell Reynolds Associates to find a chief executive to replace Croft as he prepares to step down after three decades with the business. Croft has worked for SJP since 1993 and served as its finance chief between 2004 and 2017 before taking over as chief executive in 2018. An SJP spokesperson said: "As part of long-term succession planning, the board has regular dialogue with search firms to assess and monitor the market. This is in line with best practice corporate governance." ...