Salford-based investment platform giant AJ Bell announced that senior independent director Evelyn Bourke will step down from its board as a non-executive director with effect from February 4, 2026, and will not seek re-election at the company’s forthcoming AGM.

Fiona Fry, chair of the risk and compliance committee, will take on the role of senior independent director.

AJ Bell chair Fiona Clutterbuck said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to express my enormous gratitude to Evelyn for her invaluable contribution since joining the board in July 2021.

“I personally wish to thank her for the support she has provided as senior independent director and for her wisdom and humour. I wish her the very best for the future.”