SFE Announce New Chair of Wealth Management Group

Ross Liston
Chief Executive
M&G Advice

SFE is pleased to announce that Ross Liston, CEO of M&G Advice, will serve as chair of its Wealth Management Group. Based in Edinburgh, Ross has held senior leadership roles across advice, distribution, and business transformation.

With a career dedicated to improving customer outcomes, he is recognised for championing professional standards, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration across the financial services industry. 

Ross takes over the chair from Donald Gateley of Schroders Personal Wealth. Donald has been a driving force of the group, and we would like to thank him for his time in as chair.  

Sandy Begbie, CEO of SFE, said: “I would like to thank Donald for his time, effort and commitment during his time as chair of our Wealth Management Group. His expertise and leadership over more than five years have been instrumental to the group. 

“We welcome Ross as chair at a pivotal time as the sector embeds Consumer Duty, looks to build the talent pipeline, and faces new challenges in the face of increased usage of data and AI.” 

On his appointment Ross said: “I am delighted to serve as Chair of SFE’s Wealth Management Group. Scotland has a strong, collaborative ecosystem across advice, wealth and asset management, and our task is to harness that strength to deliver clear, measurable improvements for customers.  

“As we face into 2026 and beyond, our priorities will reflect the challenges and opportunities ahead. I look forward to working with the team and the wider sector to turn discussion into delivery, so people and businesses across Scotland can save and invest with confidence.” 

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