Goodacre UK Appoints Angela Knight

LONDON, September 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Goodacre UK, a leading consultancy supporting the regulated investment industry today announced the appointment of Angela Knight CBE. Ms Knight will become an Associate and assist in the further development of Goodacre's business.

In addition, Goodacre also announced the appointment of Gary Docherty to the Board. Mr Docherty will be the Director responsible for the Recruitment Services division.

Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Pinner, MD, said

"We are delighted with these appointments. Angela Knight's career to date includes a number of very senior responsibilities and she is without doubt, precisely the person to assist in the further development of our business.  

Gary Docherty has been with us since early last year and he will also play a key role in the expansion of our services". 

Angela Knight 

Angela is currently a Board member for Transport for London and a Senior Independent Director at Brewin Dolphin and Tullet Prebon.

Previously Angela was the Chief Executive of Energy UK, Chief Executive at the BBA for 5 years and Chief Executive of the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers. She was honoured with a CBE for services to the financial services industry in 2007.

Angela was MP for Erewash from 1992 - 1997 and Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 1995- 1997, after being Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP.

Gary Docherty 

Before joining Goodacre UK in February 2014, Gary was the Lead Recruitment Consultant at Chase Cooper. Previously, he held senior recruitment consultancy roles at Indigo Selection and City Consultants.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

GOODACRE UK 

Goodacre UK is a leading specialist business and technology consultancy working exclusively with regulated companies and suppliers in the Financial Services sector.

Consultancy, Training, Recruitment and Event Management Services are provided through a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants and subject matter experts.

The client base has grown significantly since inception in 1998 and includes many of the leading market participants, banks, regulators, stock exchanges, data providers and system suppliers.