Noel Butwell

Noel is responsible for setting, leading and delivering the strategy for our adviser platforms, Wrap and Elevate, in the UK retail and wholesale savings and investments markets. On an interim basis, he also leads the consumer business strategy.

Noel has worked in financial services for over 30 years, with extensive experience of delivering solutions to meet diverse client and customer needs. He joined Standard Life in October 2003, holding a number of senior management positions prior to his appointment as CEO in 2019.

Noel is also the Chairman of our financial planning business 1825 and a board director for Aberdeen Standard Capital. Alongside this role, he is an Executive Sponsor of our employee network, Balance, which promotes an inclusive working environment by helping to improve gender balance at all levels. Additionally, he is a member of the UK Government’s Advisory Board, which is tasked with boosting socio-economic diversity at senior levels in UK financial and professional services.