Interview - Barnett Waddingham's Andrew Vaughan and Howden's Glenn Thomas

Similarities in culture across both businesses was a 'big attraction'

Holly Roach
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Howden CEO, UK health and employee benefits and global practice leader Glenn Thomas and Barnett Waddingham senior partner Andrew Vaughan
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Howden CEO, UK health and employee benefits and global practice leader Glenn Thomas and Barnett Waddingham senior partner Andrew Vaughan

Barnett Waddingham and Howden are “a great fit”, with the acquisition of the pensions consultancy set to unlock “international opportunities”.

Barnett Waddingham yesterday (25 March) confirmed it will be acquired by insurance and employee benefits intermediary group Howden in a "landmark" deal that will see Howden provided with high-quali...

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