Who we are

Scottish Widows Platform
management team

Meet the team that are supporting advice firms and driving the continual enhancement of Scottish Widows Platform.

Chirantan Barua

CEO, Scottish Widows

Chirantan Barua

CEO, Scottish Widows

Chira joined Lloyds Banking Group in May 2023 as CEO, Scottish Widows and CEO, Insurance, Pensions & Investments, helping over 10 million customers to plan for unexpected events in life,… Read more

Graeme Bold

Managing Director, Workplace and Intermediary Wealth

Graeme Bold

Managing Director, Workplace and Intermediary Wealth

Graeme has over 25 years’ experience in financial services and most recently was appointed Managing Director, Workplace and Intermediary Wealth at Scottish Widows in September 2024. He is responsible for… Read more

Jenny Davidson

Intermediary Wealth Director

Jenny Davidson

Intermediary Wealth Director

Jenny has over 30 years of experience in financial services, growing adviser platform technology and strategies and leading high performing global and multi-functional teams. She joined Scottish Widows from Quilter,… Read more

Ross Easton

Head of Platform Propositions

Ross Easton

Head of Platform Propositions

Ross has extensive technical experience in platforms, investments and technology development. Prior to joining Embark/Scottish Widows, Ross spent thirteen years with Standard Life, Standard Life Investments and abrdn, where he… Read more

Jamie Drewett

Head of Intermediary Sales

Jamie Drewett

Head of Intermediary Sales

Jamie has been in financial services for over 39 years and has worked in a variety of senior roles during this period. Over the last 20 years his career has… Read more

Julia Guy

Intermediary Distribution Senior Manager (North)

Julia Guy

Intermediary Distribution Senior Manager (North)

Julia has over 30 years experience in financial services, working across a number of major banks. She joined Scottish Widows in November 2024 to head up the North Division as… Read more

Caroline Miller

Strategic Partnership Director

Caroline Miller

Strategic Partnership Director

Caroline has more than 24 years' experience in financial services, specialising in the development of long-term strategic partnerships with some of the UK's largest advice firms and wealth businesses. As… Read more

Harry Keating-Coyne

Intermediary Distribution Manager

Harry Keating-Coyne

Intermediary Distribution Manager

Harry has over 15 years' experience in financial services, holding a variety of client-facing, business development and leadership roles across the wealth and adviser market. His career has provided him… Read more

Gareth Davies

Pension Specialist

Gareth Davies

Pension Specialist

Gareth Davies is the Pension Specialist for Scottish Widows, dealing with technical and legislative aspects of both corporate and individual pensions. Gareth has over 30 years’ experience in the life… Read more

Neale Smith

Investment Platform and Technical specialist

Neale Smith

Investment Platform and Technical specialist

Neale has over 30 years' experience in the financial services industry, having held a variety of business development, adviser-facing and client-facing roles with leading UK wealth and insurance providers. Following… Read more

Gavin Jobson-Wood

Investment Development Manager

Gavin Jobson-Wood

Investment Development Manager

Gavin is a senior manager in the Scottish Widows Investment Solutions team – providing investment specialist support to distribution colleagues. Gavin has more than 35 years’ experience in the life… Read more

Why partner with Scottish Widows

Why partner with
Scottish Widows

We believe that quality financial advice delivers better client outcomes. That’s why we champion a strong, sustainable advice market that works for both financial planning businesses and their clients.

Backed by the scale, ambition and stability of Lloyds Banking Group, Scottish Widows Platform has the financial strength, capability, and expertise to be your trusted platform partner for the long term.

Our modern digital platform works in partnership with you to help deliver great client outcomes, build enduring value in your business, and achieve your long-term objectives.

Why choose us