Sesame Bankhall Group names Richard Harrison as chief executive

John Cowan to resume role as chair of SBG’s board

Jaskeet Briah
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Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointment of Richard Harrison as chief executive officer, effective 2 January 2024.

In the role, subject to approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Harrison will help to shape and deliver SBG's next phase of development. Harrison is currently chief distribution officer at Wesleyan Assurance Society, where he is responsible for financial advice, general insurance and distribution across its five business lines, as well as leading the delivery of marketing and digital activity for the society. Previously, he was head of network and premier at HSBC UK. Once Harrison takes up the role next year, current interim chief executive John Cowan will resume his role a...

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