Redington Appoints New CEO

The consulting firm’s co-founders will step down as chief executives when Director of Strategy Mitesh Sheth takes the role April 5.

Redington Mitesh ShethMitesh Sheth, CEO, RedingtonUK-based consulting firm Redington has tapped a new CEO.

Mitesh Sheth, the firm’s current director of strategy, will begin his new position effective April 5, Redington announced Friday.

Following Sheth’s promotion, co-Founders Robert Gardner and Dawid Konotey-Ahulu will step down as co-CEOs to “dedicate more of their time to clients, innovation, and development,” the firm said in a statement.

“Mitesh’s appointment as CEO ensures we are well-placed to accelerate our efforts in helping our current and future clients meet the challenges posed over the next decade,” the co-founders said. 

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Prior to joining Redington, Sheth was head of fixed income at London-based asset manager Henderson Global Investors and has also spent time at Watson Wyatt (now Willis Towers Watson) and Aon Consulting (now Aon Hewitt).

“Redington is renowned for its commitment to its clients, unique culture, and being at the cutting edge of innovation in the UK pensions industry,” Sheth said. “I look forward to building these strong foundations as we tackle the UK’s savings challenge in the coming years.”

Sheth holds a degree in actuarial science from the London School of Economics. 

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