Architas investment director joins do-it-yourself investment platform

UK online do-it-yourself investment provider Willis Owen has announced the appointment of Adrian Lowcock as head of Personal Investing.
Lowcock joins from AXA where he worked since 2014, most recently as investment director for Architas.
He previously held senior advisory and research roles at Tilney Bestinvest and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Jason Chapman, managing director at Willis Owen, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Adrian to the team at such an exciting time for Willis Owen and for the DIY investment sector.
“We have been working hard to ensure that our website and platform provide a clear and efficient customer experience and this appointment marks the next step in Willis Owen’s journey. We will continue to make sure savers have the right tools at their disposal to make decisions that will help them achieve their investment goals.
“Adrian will be central to our efforts to build on our excellent customer service and help guide new and existing customers through the investment process, and to demystify stock markets.”
Willis Owen has around £1bn of funds under management.