Investment manager Titan Private Wealth has appointed Matt Beddall as joint CEO alongside existing CEO Mark Puleikis.

He joins the firm to "lead the company through its next phase of growth."

The appointment is subject to FCA approval.

Mr Beddall joins from Investec Wealth & Investment where he was divisional director and head of the Sheffield office.

He spent 25 years with Investec, having joined the firm as a trainee, during which he has held a range of leadership positions and had hands-on experience managing private clients, charities, DB pensions schemes and financial mutuals.

Mr Beddall said: “I am thrilled to be joining such a successful and award-winning business as Titan. I look forward to helping lead the business through its next growth phase and continuing the amazing work that has already been put in place.”

He will be based at Titan’s Harrogate office.

Joint CEO Mark Puleikis welcomed Mr Beddall to the team: “With his extensive experience and proven leadership skills, Matt will play a pivotal role in growing the business and delivering exceptional results and value for our clients and shareholders.”

Titan Private Wealth is an investment management business providing portfolio management and  stockbroking services to private clients, pension schemes, charities, corporates and intermediaries including financial advisers across the UK.

Based in Harrogate, it was established as Cardale Asset Management in 2003. It is part of discretionary fund management and asset management business Titan Wealth Holdings.