Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Spencer Hires Schroders Veteran to Manage Family Wealth
Billionaire Michael Spencer is having a new person run his family's money office, called IPGL.
He hired Simon Brazier, who used to work at Schroders.
Brazier will be in charge of the money, replacing Seth Johnson.
IPGL invests in different companies and manages a lot of money.
Spencer, who made his fortune in the finance industry, is bringing in Brazier to help with investments.
Brazier is seen as a good leader with experience and will work with Spencer and Johnson during a changeover period.
Spencer sold his company, Nex, a few years ago.
Michael Spencer hires Simon Brazier to lead his family office, IPGL.
Brazier, a Schroders veteran, replaces Seth Johnson as CEO.
IPGL manages a fortune and holds stakes in various companies.
The leadership change reflects Spencer's expansion of investment capabilities.
Spencer made his fortune through ICAP Plc, NEX's predecessor.
- Who
- Michael Spencer, Simon Brazier, Seth Johnson
- What
- Michael Spencer hired Simon Brazier to lead his family office, IPGL.
- When
- Brazier's CEO role begins August 18.
- Where
- London
- Why
- To expand the investing capabilities of the family office.
- New CEO
- Simon Brazier
- Previous Experience
- Schroders veteran
- Outgoing CEO
- Seth Johnson
- Family Office
- IPGL
- Net Assets
- £995.2 million ($1.4 billion)
- Spencer's Previous Company
- ICAP Plc