Specialist debt advisor Arc & Co has appointed James Fleming to take on the newly-created role of executive chairman as part of a new corporate structure.
Fleming, who has been chairman of Arc & Co since 2021, will have greater involvement in the day-to-day activity of the business supporting the wider team and driving expansion of its services and business partnerships.
He was formerly head of international banking at Coutts & Co, chief executive of Arbuthnot Latham and chief executive of multi-family investment office Sandaire.
Andrew Robinson, CEO of Arc & Co, said: “As Arc & Co grows, it is essential to adapt to better reflect the aims of the business, to attract and develop talent, and continue to provide clients with the very best advice. These new arrangements, with the creation of an executive chairman role and new partnership structure level, puts Arc & Co in the ideal position to expand its areas of expertise while deepening the brokers’ involvement into other aspects of the firm’s services.
“During James’ chairmanship of Arc & Co, the firm has made great strides in expanding its reach into new sectors and continuing to deliver the very best in debt and equity advice to clients. This new role will enable James to provide even greater day-to-day influence and support, developing our services and business partnerships, as we look to further evolve and remain at the forefront of the market.”
Fleming added: “I am as excited about the future of Arc & Co as I was when I first joined the team and its inherent strengths, including its reputation for delivering the very best in advisory services, make it uniquely well-positioned for further growth. Becoming executive chairman will enable me to continue to help guide the firm’s strategic direction, facilitate new services and partnerships and assist its ongoing expansion.”
