He previously headed up the lending proposition for Private Banking clients also at NatWest. Prior to this he was General Counsel for Coutts from 2011 to 2015. He began his career at Allen & Overy and after moving in-house to the markets business of The Royal Bank of Scotland held a range of senior roles across RBS, including General Counsel for the Markets business, as well as Chief Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for Wealth.
A Coutts Executive Committee member since 2011, James led the sale of the Coutts International business early in 2015 and Adam Investment Management in 2021. In his current role, he is focused on transforming the client journeys across the Coutts and NatWest affluent businesses.
James is also a proud executive sponsor of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), LGBTQ+ and Learning. He has been recognised as one of the PAM 'Top 40 under 40' winners and nominated for the Women in Finance Awards for 2018, 2019 and 2021 for the active role he plays as an advocate in supporting women in business, as well as Male Allies and winner of the Investing in Ethnicity ‘Champion’ award in 2021.
Liz Field, Chief Executive of PIMFA, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome James as PIMFA’s newest Board member and look forward to working with him over the coming months and years, particularly on Diversity & Inclusion where his experience will be invaluable.
“Diversity & Inclusion is a key area of focus for our members and therefore PIMFA as the various initiatives such as our work with Brokerage and the launch of our D&I Awards last year showed, and I’m sure James’ experience, insights and direction will be a huge boon as we continue to innovate and set out our strategic priorities for the next few years and as we look to reshape our industry to be future fit and far more inclusive”
James Clarry PIMFA’s Board member, commented: “I am very pleased to be joining PIMFA’s Board at a time of significant but positive change for the wealth management and financial advice industry.
“PIMFA’s role is vital in providing a voice for the industry and advocating for its members and clients. There are many areas where we can influence what our industry looks like in the future and how that will benefit our clients. I look forward to working with Liz and the rest of the Board to drive that positive change.”
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