Chris Hill (businessman)

Christopher Frederick Hill (born 5 June 1971)[1] is a British businessman. He was CEO of Hargreaves Lansdown, a financial services company which is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

Chris Hill
Born
Christopher Frederick Hill

(1971-06-05) 5 June 1971 (age 53)
NationalityBritish
EducationCheltenham College
Alma materKeble College, Oxford
TitleCEO of Hargreaves Lansdown
TermSeptember 2017–August 2023
PredecessorIan Gorham
SuccessorDan Olley

Early life

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Hill was educated at Cheltenham College, then earned a degree in modern history from Keble College, Oxford.[1][2]

Career

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Before joining Hargreaves, Hill was employed as chief financial officer (CFO) by Travelex UK Ltd, CFO and executive director by IG Group Holdings Plc, finance director by VWR International LLC, a principal by Arthur Andersen LLP and a principal by General Electric International Operations.[3]

In September 2016, it was announced that Ian Gorham would step down as CEO of Hargreaves Lansdown by September 2017, and would be succeeded by Hill.[4][5][6]

Following the Neil Woodford Fund management issues [7] he issued the following statement in June 2019 'I would like to apologise personally to all clients who have been impacted by the recent problems with the Woodford Equity Income Fund. We all share their disappointment and frustration. Our priority right now is to support our clients and keep them informed.'[8]

Hill was succeeded as CEO by Dan Olley in August 2023.[9]

Personal life

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Hill is married and has a son and two daughters.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lynch, Andrew (14 October 2018). "Interview: Chris Hill is the cheerful captain of savings flagship Hargreaves Lansdown". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Insight into Hargreaves Lansdown's top talent acquisition as IG Group exec Christopher Hill becomes CFO - FinanceFeeds". financefeeds.com. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  3. ^ "HRGLF Company Profile & Executives - Hargreaves Lansdown PLC - Wall Street Journal". quotes.wsj.com. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Hargreaves Lansdown chief Ian Gorham to step down". citywire.co.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  5. ^ Ough, Tom; Dakers, Marion (7 September 2016). "Hargreaves Lansdown chief executive Ian Gorham to step down". Retrieved 17 February 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  6. ^ Chris Hill,"A message from Chris Hill, our incoming CEO",Hargreaves Lansdown,9 February 2017
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  8. ^ Chris Hill. "Chris Hill, CEO statement | Hargreaves Lansdown". Hl.co.uk. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  9. ^ Martin, Ben (30 October 2023). "Hargreaves Lansdown warns co-founder not to attack its bosses". The Times.



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  • Chris Hill biography page on the Hargreaves Lansdown website.