Sanlam Private Investments has named Robert Merrifield as new head of investment management for its Sevenoaks office.

In addition, the firm has also hired Lee Clark to head up a satellite operation in Eastbourne to expand the firm’s presence in the south coast.

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In his new role, Merrifield will head a 13-member investment management team. He has joined Sanlam from Legal & General Investmant Management where he headed the fund manager selection team.

Clark will focus on trustees, partners and directors of businesses in his new role. He has joined Sanlam from Arbuthnot Latham where he served as a chartered financial planner.

Craig Massey CEO of Sanlam Private Investments said: "We have ambitious plans to increase our regional footprint in the UK but it is a key component of our philosophy to be uncompromising in our search for talented investment professionals who will best serve the interests of our clients."

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