Wealth manager and Financial Planner Quilter has appointed former PwC executive Glyn Barker as chairman.

Quilter plc chairman Glyn Jones is to step down at the company’s Annual General Meeting in May to pursue other interests.

Quilter chairman Glyn Jones is to step down as chair and director of the firm next year.

Quilter has recruited Ruth Markland as a non-executive director and senior independent director.