Investment platform AJ Bell today announced that Elizabeth G. Chambers (Libby) has been appointed to its Board as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 May 2026.

In line with the Board’s succession planning activity, Libby will assume the role of Chair of the Remuneration Committee, subject to regulatory approval. Libby will succeed Margaret Hassall, who will have completed five years’ service on the Board.

Libby began her career at Morgan Stanley & Co. She later completed an MBA at Harvard Business School. Following ten years with McKinsey & Company as an associate and later a partner in its Financial Services and Organisation practices, she worked in C-level product, marketing and strategy roles at a number of global companies including Barclays, Barclaycard, Western Union and Bank of America.

Libby is currently a non-executive director of Kape Technologies, Wise plc and TSB Bank.

She is also Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Wise plc and TSB Bank. Her experience in the wealth management industry includes previous board roles at Evelyn Partners (formerly Tilney Smith & Williamson) and 7IM. Libby was also a non-executive director of Vanquis Banking Group plc and Hastings Group plc (where she also chaired the Remuneration Committee).

Commenting on today’s announcement, Fiona Clutterbuck, Chair of AJ Bell, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Libby to the AJ Bell Board and I look forward to working with her. Her extensive experience in financial services businesses and her background in marketing, organisational leadership and strategy will bring an invaluable contribution to the Board.”

Commenting on her appointment, Libby Chambers said:

“I’m excited to join AJ Bell at a time when accessing financial advice and support for investing is more important than ever for consumers in the UK. Building great organisations and brands is a passion for me, and I look forward to supporting the company and the Board in these and many other areas.”