A WORKING mum will head Gilson Gray Financial Management‘s expansion as it aims to have £1bn assets under management in 2024.
GGFM, the financial planning arm of full-service legal firm Gilson Gray are planning to expand into additional locations, with legal services already offered in Aberdeen, Dundee, East Lothian and Lincoln.
This comes as the group has recently promoted Emma Bradbury to chief operating officer.
Bradbury said: “Having been with GGFM since day one, this is a natural next step in my progression with the firm.
“I’m excited to take on this leadership role, working closely with Glen as chair and Alastair Fiddes as CFO.
“In recent years I have increasingly been part of the strategic decision-making process, so it is great to formalise that and play a key part in the future growth strategy.
“As a group, Gilson Gray has created a progressive and ambitious culture which I’ve experienced throughout my decade at GGFM and even more so recently as I became a working mother.
“To secure this promotion within a few months of returning from maternity leave is a huge personal achievement and testament to the support of the team.”
Emma has been with the firm since it was first set up 10 years ago and has held several roles during that time supporting its expansion.
Last year GGFM announced a series of takeovers including Sarah Hughes Wealth Management and RS Robertson Financial Planning, which brought its total assets under management to around £700m.
Glen Gilson, chair of Gilson Gray Financial Management, said: “Emma has been at the centre of GGFM’s development in recent years and as COO will be a great asset to the team as we move forward.
“We have ambitious plans for the year ahead and Emma will be responsible for the operational delivery of the growth strategy and achieving the targets we have set for 2024.
“Steve Herkes retires with our best wishes and thanks for his dedication to the firm.”
