JLT hires senior consultant to boost Scottish business growth

The division of JLT Benefit Solutions – which provides retirement fund services to both corporates and individuals – said the move came in a bid to continue its growth in Scotland.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Private Clients head of sales Richard Roper said: "Since launching this division in 2006 we have continued to grow and expand at an excellent rate both organically and through acquisitions like our recent agreement with Arbuthnot Latham. Ron will play a key role in our continued grow in Scotland."

Peden has 30 years experience in the financial services industry having previously worked for two National independent financial advisers - Stenhouse Reed Shaw which became Alexander & Alexander, which then became AON, and more recently Towry Law Financial Services.