Ashish has an in-depth knowledge of the UK’s financial services industry, including the regulatory requirements and compliance demands placed on financial advisory firms.

Along with his technical knowledge, in his role as Head of India Operations, Ashish is also skilled in general management and oversees all management and administrative functions for Sesame Bankhall Group’s offshore operations. This includes ensuring that the business delivers to agreed service levels and defined key performance indicators.

Ashish’s responsibilities and experience spans a diverse range of specialist areas such as operational risk management, financial crime prevention and people management. His dynamic and flexible approach is integral to the continuous monitoring and smooth delivery of SBG’s offshore operations.

Richard has nearly 25 years’ industry experience working in a range of executive roles, most recently as Sesame Managing Director. Prior to this Richard was UK & Ireland Director of Insurance Wealth Life & Pensions at Experian and spent over seven years at Zurich Financial Services as UK Intermediary Sales Director. Other senior roles include Managing Director of Strategy & Development at Bankhall, along with Chief Executive of Berkeley Independent Advisers.

Richard is passionate about developing innovative solutions that benefit advisers and their customers. In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Richard is responsible for delivering the Group’s proposition and services, creating an exceptional experience that not only defines who we are but is the key reason advisers look to join Sesame Bankhall Group.

Steve is a qualified chartered accountant (FCA) with more than 20 years’ experience of the life insurance market, 19 of them in industry.

He has experience in senior finance roles including Distribution and Product Finance Director, Strategic Finance, Commercial, Group FP&A as well as Chairman of a Pension Trust.

Steve is particularly skilled in creating and delivering commercial solutions through being a problem solving business influencer who is inquisitive and enjoys building healthy challenging relationships with people across functions and areas.

A flexible, well organised, collaborative and solution driven leader with a positive attitude that means things get done, but always willing to listen to get results. Steve uses his core financial grounding and commercial intuition to drive strategic business thinking, establishing plans and achieving key deliverables.

Steve is motivated in developing and supporting individuals to reach their potential, gaining an internationally recognised accreditation for coaching through ICF.

Having being part of the Sesame Bankhall Group team for over a decade, Vipin has a Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA) & Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP). In his role as COR Team Manager, Vipin is committed to facilitating the delivery of good customer outcomes through process enhancements, and by fostering a culture of personal development in his team.

Suchitra joined the Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) team straight out of college and has now been with the business for over a decade. With knowledge and experience spanning a variety of cross-functional areas including risk management, anti-money laundering and operations management, Suchitra is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, and is a key contributor in delivering the strategic vision for SBG India.

Part of the Sesame Bankhall Group team since 2012, Rachit has a wide knowledge of the UK financial services market, specialising in areas including insurance planning, anti-money laundering, mortgage planning and equity release.

Having joined the Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) team in 2014, Vikash is skilled in a wide variety of complex areas including financial crime, anti-money laundering and financial promotions. In addition to his technical knowledge, Vikash also plays a crucial role in the oversight of SBG’s offshore operations, ensuring compliance with the Group’s control framework.