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Oliver Gregson

CEO | Wealth Management

Schroders plc

London, UK

Oliver Gregson

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Oliver Gregson’s Biography

Oliver Gregson is CEO, Wealth Management, at Schroders plc with responsibility for Cazenove Capital, Benchmark, Schroders Personal Wealth and Schroders International.

Prior to joining Schroders, Oliver served as Region Head of the UK, Channel Islands, and Ireland at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he also held the role of JPMSE London Branch Manager. During his tenure, he oversaw J.P. Morgan’s wealth management business across key European markets, repositioning the business and driving the bank’s expansion into new markets, that delivered material growth. He played a central role in shaping its sustainability agenda, co-leading the sustainability vision for the International Private Bank and founded the Global Private Bank’s Sustainable & Impact Summit.

In 2025 and 2023, Oliver was included in the inaugural Spear’s Power List, featuring the 100 most influential people in the world of private wealth.

Away from his work in finance, Oliver focuses his charitable endeavours on child safety and his passion for the environment. He is a member of the NSPCC’s Child Safety Online Taskforce... Oliver Gregson is CEO, Wealth Management, at Schroders plc with responsibility for Cazenove Capital, Benchmark, Schroders Personal Wealth and Schroders International.

Prior to joining Schroders, Oliver served as Region Head of the UK, Channel Islands, and Ireland at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he also held the role of JPMSE London Branch Manager. During his tenure, he oversaw J.P. Morgan’s wealth management business across key European markets, repositioning the business and driving the bank’s expansion into new markets, that delivered material growth. He played a central role in shaping its sustainability agenda, co-leading the sustainability vision for the International Private Bank and founded the Global Private Bank’s Sustainable & Impact Summit.

In 2025 and 2023, Oliver was included in the inaugural Spear’s Power List, featuring the 100 most influential people in the world of private wealth.

Away from his work in finance, Oliver focuses his charitable endeavours on child safety and his passion for the environment. He is a member of the NSPCC’s Child Safety Online Taskforce and was previously a Non-Executive Director at Finance Earth, and a Trustee for Blue Ventures Marine Conservation and Help for Heroes. He was also an Advisory Council Member of The Sustainable Markets Initiative and was part of UK Finance’s Sustainability & Private Banking Committees.

Oliver graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Biology. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Schroders plc appoints Oliver Gregson as CEO, Wealth Management, succeeding Mary-Anne Daly

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Oliver Gregson’s Background

Schroders plc

CEO | Wealth Management

Jun 2025 - Present

London, UK

Schroders plc, a global asset and wealth management firm founded in 1804, manages over £770 billion in client assets across institutional, intermediary, and private wealth sectors. With operations in more than 35 countries, the firm is recognised for its long-term investment strategy and commitment to sustainability and active ownership.

J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Region Head | UK, Channel Islands & Ireland

Jan 2017 - Feb 2025

London, UK

J.P. Morgan Private Bank provides clients with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through a network of globally located investment professionals.

HSBC Private Bank

Head | Private Bank Investment Group, UK & CI

Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

London, UK

HSBC Private Bank provides clients with wealth, business & family succession solutions in the largest & fastest growing markets around the world.

Barclays Wealth & Investment Management

Global Head | Discretionary Portfolio Management

Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

London, UK

In his role, Oliver led the global Discretionary Portfolio Management Team with 100 investment professionals across 16 locations and 8 different geographies. As such he was accountable for the definition, implementation & execution of the end-to-end delivery for this proposition.

Barclays PLC

Head of Sales | Marketing & Product Development

Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

London, UK

Head of Sales, Marketing & Product Development, UK, EMEA & Asia covering £32bn in AUM across multi-asset class Discretionary Portfolio Management, Specialist Investment Mandates in Fixed Income, Equities & Hedge Funds. Also a comprehensive range of single strategy and multi-asset class funds that provide access to world-leading third-party specialists.

Barclays PLC

Head | Investment Advisory, UK

Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

London, UK

Responsible for the establishment, development and roll-out of the Investment Advisory function across Barclays Wealth and Investment Management. Led a team of Investment Advisors covering UK, Africa Offshore & Central & Eastern Europe for Barclays.

UBS Wealth Management

Client Advisor, Key Clients & Family Office

Jan 2006 - Oct 2009

London, UK

Senior Client Advisor (Banker) in the UK Key Client Team. Oliver managed discretionary & advisory clients with greater than £20M invested and with a predominant focus on Mifid Professionals. Previous to this role, Oliver served as Team Head of Investment & Advisory Consulting for the UK Domestic business.

Citigroup

Head | Investment Consulting

2003 - 2006

Geneva, CH

Oliver worked in London & Geneva as a Senior Investment Counsellor running the offshore UK Investment Advisory business.

Insinger de Beaufort - BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Discretionary Portfolio Manager

2000 - 2003

Amsterdam, NL

Portfolio Manager based in Amsterdam managing institutional & private client discretionary clients booked in Holland & Switzerland.

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Oliver Gregson’s Gallery

Media

Schroders Wealth Management | Schroders plc appoints Oliver Gregson as CEO, Wealth Management

Schroder's Announcement

Feb 2025

Schroder plc. announces the appointment of Oliver Gregson as CEO, Wealth Management.

Do One Better | Leveraging resources for social good

Podcast

Oct 2023

In conversation with Alberto Lidji, Oliver Gregson discusses leveraging resources for social good, exploring evolving client approaches, J.P. Morgan's initiatives, and his 23-year career blending finance with sustainability and caring for the environment.

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Interviews

In depth | JP Morgan Private Bank unveils major new investment in Scottish operations

Feb 2024

Oliver Gregson discusses how JP Morgan Private Bank is bolstering its presence in Scotland with a significant investment, unveiling plans for a new team of private banking advisors based in Edinburgh.

Thought Leadership

Tempus | Future-proof finance | JP Morgan’s Oliver Gregson shares the investment trends to watch

Author

Aug 2024

London, UK

Oliver Gregson discusses key UK investment trends highlighting digital banking, climate change, female financial empowerment, next-gen wealth transfer, and rising cyber security challenges in the evolving economic landscape.

Features

Tempus Magazine Issue 72

Quoted

Feb 2021

London, UK

Oliver Gregson was quoted in an article in Tempus Magazine entitled Making an Impact (page 65), exploring the financial revolution that’s strengthening business and society.

Tempus Magazine Issue 68

Oliver Gregson Profile

Jun 2020

London, UK

J.P. Morgan's Oliver Gregson was profiled in a Tempus Magazine wealth management feature on twin Black Swan events and resiliency measures for UK businesses (pages 46-49). Oliver reveals the financial trends we should already be considering in our changing times.

Awards & Recognition

Spear's 500

Recognised | Spear's Power List | Top 100

Dec 2025

London, UK

The 2025 Spear’s Power List | Top 100 celebrates the most influential advisors, executives, and power brokers in the private wealth, legal, and investment sectors. This list showcases leaders who are instrumental in shaping global wealth management through governance, strategic initiatives, and trusted advisory roles.

Spear's 500

Recognised | Spear's Power List | Top 100

2023

London, UK

Oliver Gregson was included in the inaugural Spear's Power List, a guide to the 100 most influential people in the world of private wealth.

Public Service

UK Finance

Member | Sustainability & Private Banking Committees

London, UK

UK Finance is a UK banking and financial services trade association. The organisation represents roughly 300 companies with a focus on enhancing competitiveness and facilitating innovation across the industry.

Speaking Engagements

SXSW London

Speaker | The Digital Playground

Jun 2026

London, UK

SXSW London is the European counterpart of the renowned South by Southwest festival, uniting technology, film, music, and creative sectors in an interdisciplinary event focused on innovation and culture. The event aims to connect creators, startups, and investors from around the world through discussions, showcases, and networking opportunities.

ReImagine Global Summit

Speaker

Nov 2021

Oliver Gregson spoke at the ReImagine Global Summit about advancing financial equality and empowering women's career growth. The event took place online.

Charitable Interests

NSPCC

Member | Child Safety Online Taskforce

Sep 2023 - Present

London, UK

The NSPCC's Child Safety Online Taskforce is a dedicated group committed to safeguarding children in the digital environment. This team focuses on advocating for safer online experiences, raising awareness about online risks, and developing strategies to protect young internet users from harm.

J.P. Morgan Corporate Foundation

Member | UK Governance Committee

Jan 2017 - Present

London, UK

The J.P. Morgan Corporate Foundation aims to create opportunities in communities worldwide by supporting small business expansion, neighbourhood regeneration, jobs and skills and financial health.

Finance Earth

Non Executive Director

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023

Finance Earth is a mission-driven social enterprise focusing on environmental impact investment. They design and manage funds for conservation and community benefits, and provide advisory services to enhance natural assets and sustainability.

Sustainable Markets Initiative

Advisory Council Member

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), launched by His Majesty King Charles III, champions sustainable business practices globally. It facilitates CEO-led Task Forces across industries to align business, finance, and national strategies towards sustainable development goals

Help for Heroes

Trustee

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

London, UK

Founded in 2007, Help For Heroes is a charity that provides support and rehabilitation for the Armed Forces and their families affected by their service. Since the establishment of the charity, over 22,000 Service Personnel and families have benefited.

Blue Ventures Conservation

Trustee

Jun 2018 - Jun 2023

London, UK

Founded in 2003, Blue Ventures Conservation creates and develops sustainable approaches to ensure marine conservation where the ocean is vital for local economies and communities to flourish.

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Pro Bono Work

Stowe School

Campaign Board Member

Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

Stowe, UK

Stowe School is a selective independent School, founded in 1923 and located in Buckinghamshire. The school has 13 boarding houses and roughly 770 pupils.

Oliver Gregson’s Education

The University of Nottingham

BASc, Environmental Biology

1997 - 2000

Stowe School

1991 - 1996