Gallagher has appointed Austen Robilliard as Director, Investment Portfolio Solutions within its UK Benefits & HR Consulting division. Further strengthening its capability to support wealth management firms with investment solutions, portfolio construction, governance and manager research.
Robilliard joins Gallagher with more than two decades of experience across wealth and investment management. He spent 19 years at Titan Wealth Planning and held senior leadership positions, most recently as Interim Chief Executive of IWP Investment Management. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for developing and overseeing investment propositions, managing multi-asset portfolios, leading fund selection teams and building centralised investment processes. He has also played a key role in the development of model portfolio services and ESG-focused investment solutions.
His appointment reflects Gallagher's continued investment in its UK Wealth proposition as demand grows for robust investment governance, portfolio oversight and scalable outsourced investment solutions. As a director within the team, Austen will help shape the next phase of the business's growth strategy.
Tara Gillespie, Co-Head of Investment, UK at Gallagher, said: "We're delighted to welcome Austen to the team. He brings a valued combination of investment expertise, fund selection experience and leadership within the wealth sector. Austen's experience in building investment propositions and delivering high-quality client outcomes will further strengthen the support we provide to our clients.
His appointment is another important step in the continued development of our UK Wealth proposition, and we're excited about the contribution he will make as we help clients navigate an evolving industry and investment landscape."
Austen Robilliard, Director, Investment Portfolio Solutions at Gallagher, commented: "Gallagher has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and investment solutions, and I'm delighted to be joining the UK Wealth team. The UK wealth management market is undergoing considerable changes, so to help firms navigate this with innovative solutions was a major attraction for me joining Gallagher."
