Walker Crips Investment Management (WCIM) has appointed Nicolaj Bagge-Hansen (Nick Hansen) as the new CEO effective immediately.

In addition, the company also named Christopher Darbyshire as its new chief investment officer (CIO).

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Bagge-Hansen will take over from Group CEO Sean Lam, who acted as the interim CEO since 30 January after the departure of Mark Rushton.

Bagge-Hansen previously held the role of executive director to the WCIM Board from 2010. He joined the company as head of structured products in 2007.

Darbyshire has joined WCIM from Seven Investment Management. He previously also worked at Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas.

Walker Crips Group chairman David Gelber said: “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Hansen to CEO of WCIM and to announce that Chris Darbyshire will be joining WCIM as CIO.

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“Nick originated our structured products business unit in 2007 and has grown the unit into one of the leading providers in the UK market. Chris was CIO of 7IM, responsible for running their investment products and investment process, and was Chair of their Asset Allocation Committee.”

Hansen added: “I am thrilled to be offered this role and enthused by the appointment of our new CIO. Retaining the spirit and tenacity that has given Walker Crips its 100 year history, we embrace the continued challenge of adapting to the changing landscape of our industry, whilst maintaining focus on our core propositions and good customer outcomes.

“The prospects for growth are very exciting for Walker Crips and I am committed to creating new opportunities for clients and delivering value to all stakeholders.”