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Three Counties announces new Director promotion

We are pleased to announce that Richard Kirkham has become a Director of Three Counties Ltd and GWA Asset Management Ltd on 6 February 2024.

Richard began his career with GWA and Three Counties Ltd in July 2021 in the Compliance Department. He splits his time between our sister organisations Greaves West & Ayre and GWA Asset Management Ltd. He is on hand to offer both companies expert compliance advice with his wealth of knowledge.

Richard is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and holds the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance. Richard has 25 years of experience in the investment industry, the majority of which he spent working in London and New York.

Away from work he enjoys travelling to much sunnier climes, cooking and horse racing.

Commenting on his appointment Richard said, “I am delighted to have been appointed as a Director of both Three Counties Ltd and GWA Asset Management Ltd. We have a very dedicated and passionate Team and with the continued support from our clients the business will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Corryn Wild, Director at Three Counties Ltd, said “Richard has made a valuable contribution to our businesses and demonstrated Three Counties’ Ltd core values. Our Team is fundamental to our success, and we see Richard’s appointment as a way of further strengthening our Management Team and progress our business. I am sure that Richard will continue to excel in supporting the Three Counties Ltd Team with our ongoing compliance needs. We are delighted to welcome him as a Director.”

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