Shackleton positions itself for further growth with a trio of non-executive director appointments

12th February 2026

London – 12 February 2025. Shackleton Advisers Limited (“Shackleton”) is today announcing the appointments of three highly experienced non-executive directors (“NEDs”) to its Board.

The appointments of Martin Andrew, Rosie Harris and Keith Jones follow the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Shackleton by Lee Equity Partners, LLC (“Lee Equity”) in November 2025.

Andrew Fisher, Chairman of Shackleton, said of the appointments: “Rosie, Keith and Martin bring financial services experience and expertise in abundance to our Board, and I am delighted that they have chosen to accept these roles. All three of them have had distinguished careers in executive leadership positions in regulated firms, and have developed deep non-executive and senior strategic advisory experience.

“Our sector remains highly fragmented, and yet it is changing and developing rapidly. As we continue to deliver on our vision to build a single, nationwide financial planning firm, with deep roots in local communities across the country, our three new Board members will support us not only with a blend of experience and skills, but also a deep understanding of the commercial opportunities and risks.”

Martin Andrew commented: “I am excited to join the Shackleton Board to support and help the business deliver its ambitious plans.”

Rosie Harris added: “I am looking forward to working with this experienced team to create a new standard for financial advice in the UK.”

Keith Jones concluded: “I am delighted to bring my experience in asset and wealth management to Shackleton’s ambitious and exciting project to build Britain’s financial adviser.”

 

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Biographies of the newly appointed Shackleton Advisers NEDs

Martin Andrew

Martin Andrew was appointed to the Board of Shackleton Advisers Limited on 1 February 2026. Martin is a former Chief Executive of Close Brothers Asset Management and has deep experience across investment management, financial planning and platforms.

After holding a range of roles with Kleinwort Benson and completing his MBA, Martin joined McKinsey & Co where he became an Engagement Manager. In 1996 Martin joined Merril Lynch Investment Managers/Mercury Asset Management where he held a range of senior roles in the US and UK before becoming Managing Director – Head of Private Clients, EMEA. In 2005, Martin was appointed Head of Wealth Management Group for Close Brothers Asset Management before becoming Chief Executive in 2008, a post he held until 2022 when he founded Gallatin. Gallatin provides strategic advice to private equity firms and wealth managers. Martin has previously served as a Non-Executive Director of Schroders Personal Wealth.

Rosie Harris

Rosie Harris was appointed to the Board of Shackleton Advisers Limited on 1 January 2026. Rosie has had a distinguished executive career, holding senior risk and operations positions with Prudential PLC, Old Mutual Group, and Lloyds Banking Group. In 2012 Rosie became Group Chief Risk Officer of Friends Life. When the Friends Life business was acquired by Aviva plc in 2015, Rosie was appointed Chief Risk Officer of Aviva UK Life, a position she held until 2017.

Rosie is an experienced non-executive director, having held non-executive roles with Tokio Marine Kiln, Quilter plc and Marsh UK. She is currently the Chair of Phoenix Life, Reassure Life and Standard Life – the regulated companies owned by Phoenix Group plc. She is an attendee at the Phoenix Group Remuneration Committee. Rosie is also a Director of Intact Insurance UK (previously RSA), where she also chairs the Risk Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee. Rosie is a Chartered Accountant.

Keith Jones

Keith Jones was appointed to the Board of Shackleton Advisers Limited on 1 January 2026. He is Chairman of Pemberton Asset Management Limited, which he joined and helped to found in 2013. He was formerly the CEO of Aviva Global Investors (previously Morley Fund Management) and a member of the executive management board of Aviva plc. Prior to that, Keith was a main board director of National Provident Institution and Chief Executive Officer of NPI Asset Management from 1994 to 1999. From 1989 to 1994 he was an Executive Director and Partner at Lazard Brothers & Co. Keith began his career in the City of London with James Capel, as Chief Economist and Head of Bond Research, in 1978, where he became Executive Director and Partner.

Keith has over 45 years’ experience in asset management and financial services. He has held a number of senior industry positions, including Board Member of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Chair designate of the Investment Management Association, and has worked as an economic adviser to the UK Government. He holds and has held several other NED roles, including main board directorships of F&C Asset Management PLC and most recently Evelyn Partners. He has also been a senior adviser on financial services to Permira LLP.

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About Shackleton:

Shackleton is bringing together some of the UK’s most respected and well-established financial advice firms under one forward-thinking group, built on shared values, a unified service approach, and a fair, transparent fee structure. With a strong nationwide presence, Shackleton is committed to providing high-quality, trusted financial advice across the country, at a price people can afford.

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