Promotions Follow New CEO Announcement

Irwin Mitchell’s financial planning and wealth management business, IM Asset Management, has announced that Stephen Balmer, Victoria Gammon and Philip Goldthorp, have been promoted to partner level.

Effective from 1 May, the three financial planners have been recognised for the strong growth and excellent level of service that they’ve delivered in their regions over many years.

In their new Head of Business Unit - Associate Director roles, they will be responsible for providing tailored and focused delivery for clients regionally in Sheffield, Birmingham, and Manchester.

IM Asset Management has c. £1.2bn assets under management with clients including those who have received damages following serious injuries as well as high net worth clients from sporting and business backgrounds

Last month Irwin Mitchell announced that it has hired Stewart Sanderson as its new chief executive officer. He replaces current CEO Richard Pott, who has retired after leading the company for the past 20 years.

In January IM Asset Management Limited also appointed Lynzi Harrison as a new Non-Executive Director (NED). Lynzi brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in leadership/Board-level roles within large Corporates (Old Mutual) and mutual/friendlies (LV=) for over 25 years. She also possesses extensive knowledge gained from serving in multiple NED positions across financial and professional services organisations.