Executive Appointments at Hawksford and Quilter Cheviot

Walton steps into his new role at Hawksford with a mandate to oversee the firm’s operations center, focusing on technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT integration. Based in the UK, he will collaborate with director of change Samantha Akomeah under the leadership of chief integration officer Matthew Wilkinson. Walton brings over three decades of experience, having previously managed large consultant teams and led complex digital transformation projects at a Dublin-based firm.

In Edinburgh, Quilter Cheviot has recruited John Moore as an investment manager to bolster its discretionary fund management and financial planning operations. Reporting to head of office Richard Taylor, Moore joins the team after a lengthy tenure as divisional director at RBC Brewin Dolphin. Known for his expertise in portfolio construction and his commentary on investment trends, Moore will focus on expanding the firm’s reach among high-net-worth clients and independent financial advisors. Taylor described the hire as a strategic move to deepen the company’s regional presence and enhance its long-term investment solutions.