Downing has appointed Mark Dunn who joins the group in the newly created role of Head of Retail Sales. Mark’s primary responsibilities include overseeing Downing’s sales teams and the distribution strategy across the business.  

Tony McGing, Downing CEO, comments: 

“We are delighted that someone with Mark’s credentials and skillset is joining the expanding Downing team. He has worked in financial services for more than 30 years and over that time he has managed sales teams for a number of companies including Franklin Templeton, BNP Paribas and Carmignac Gestion. He has extensive experience of distributing funds and investment solutions to the UK and Irish markets and will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business.” 

Based in London, Mark will be responsible for Downing’s business development across the group’s core propositions in Venture Capital Trusts, EIS, Inheritance Tax Planning and the Downing Fund Managers suite of funds. 

Mark Dunn comments: 

“I’m very excited to be joining Downing at such an interesting stage of the company’s development. I look forward to working with their highly experienced sales team and contributing to the overall growth of the business.”