Hargreaves Lansdown hires Anne Fairweather as Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy to spearhead efforts to improve the backdrop for savers and investors.

Chris Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Hargreaves Lansdown:

"We interact with our clients millions of times each year, giving us valuable insight into how public policy and regulation should evolve to benefit savers and investors. Anne brings considerable campaigning experience and a strong network in the financial services sector, which I see as vital to Hargreaves Lansdown championing the needs of people who are saving for their financial future."

Anne Fairweather, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Hargreaves Lansdown:

"I'm excited to be joining Hargreaves Lansdown at this time. As we move out of lockdown, we'll bring insights from our clients to support the Government's plans to build back better and ensure greater financial resilience. Post-Brexit there is also the opportunity to shape regulation to better suit UK consumers' needs."

About Anne Fairweather (picture available)

Anne Fairweather has joined Hargreaves Lansdown as Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy from Nationwide, where she held a position as a senior member of the policy and public affairs team. Through her career, Anne has built her experience working for a number of trade bodies including the CBI and has specialised in financial services over the last decade.

Anne has a proven track record in national policy influencing, and also has a strong expertise in EU politics and the Brexit process, having led Nationwide's Brexit preparation. Before Nationwide, she spent time working with NEST and the British Bankers' Association.

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