Chairman replaces Pillemer at Centric
The chairman of Centric Wealth, Philip Kelly, has taken the helm of the dealer group following the departure of its chief executive, Michael Pillemer.
Pillemer’s contract with the company has not been renewed and Kelly has taken on the role of full-time executive chairman until such time as a new chief executive can be recruited.
Pillemer’ departure followed the failure of contract negotiations with Centric.
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