Justin Onuekwusi Appointed as Permanent CEO of Investments at St. James’s Place
St. James's Place has appointed Justin Onuekwusi as its permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for investments, a role he had been serving in an interim capacity since January 2026. He succeeds Tom Beal, who left the company after being on compassionate leave. As CEO of Investments, Onuekwusi will lead the Investment Directorate and oversee key areas such as investment strategy, fund oversight, platform development, and discretionary fund management through SJP Investment Management. Onuekwusi joined St. James's Place in October 2023 as Chief Investment Officer after a decade at Legal & General Investment Management and prior roles at Aviva Investors, Merrill Lynch, and Aon. He emphasized his commitment to investment excellence and innovation for clients during the announcement of his appointment. The leadership change follows significant growth in St. James's Place’s Polaris fund range, which surpassed £100 billion ($135.5 billion) in assets by March 2026.
