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Michael Blankstone - Chairman

Co founded the firm in 1976. Senior partner until incorporation in 1989 when became chairman and chief executive. Career in stockbroking commenced in 1959 becoming a member of the Stock Exchange in 1964. Chairman of the Liverpool Stock Exchange prior to its merger with the London Stock Exchange. Also chaired the Liverpool Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund.
Responsibilities cover investment services including discretionary management together with a number of trusteeships.

Michael Blankstone
Chairman
Michael.B@blankstonesington.co.uk

Ken Conolly - Chief Executive

Having qualified as a chartered accountant in 1972 spent thirteen years as an audit manager with Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now PwC). Joined Blankstone Sington in 1985 as company accountant and in 1987 became a Member of the Stock Exchange. In 1989 took the dual role of finance and compliance director. Appointed chief executive in 2003 responsibilities include finance, compliance, personnel and administration.

Ken Conolly
Chief Executive
Ken.C@blankstonesington.co.uk

 

Stephen Sington - Joint M.D. Investment Department

His career in stock broking started in 1970, when he undertook his training with a London based firm of stockbrokers. He then had a short spell in the Building Society movement and joined Blankstone Sington in 1977, becoming a member of the Stock Exchange in 1979.

As joint MD of the Investment Department his responsibilities include Discretionary and Advisory Management with particular emphasis on Discretionary Investment for private clients and Charities.

Stephen Sington
Joint M.D. Investment Department
Stephen.S@blankstonesington.co.uk

Michael Taxman - Joint M.D. Investment Department

Career in stockbroking commenced 1965. Joined BS Ltd 1977 becoming a partner in 1983.
Currently joint MD of Investment Department. Responsibilities include Discretionary and Advisory fund management. Other activities include a number of trusteeships of which some are charities.

Michael Taxman
Joint M.D. Investment Department
Michael.T@blankstonesington.co.uk

 Neil Blankstone - Investment Services

Started with the Company in June 1987, as a trainee in the Dealing Room, Neil initially became an Investment Advisor before gaining authorisation for Investment Management.

A Member of the Securities Institute, Neil joined the Board in 1999. Reporting to the Joint M.D’s his responsibilities extend to the provision of the Investment and Additional Services, Dealing, P.R. and Marketing (including aiding with the development of this website). 

Neil Blankstone
Investment Services
Neil.B@blankstonesington.co.uk

 

Peter Ellwood - Systems and Operations

Peter joined the company in 1986 and became a Member of the Stock Exchange and Fellow of the Securities Institute in 1992.

Peter joined the Board in 1997. Having initially worked in the Investment Department, his principal responsibilities currently relate to the maintenance and development of the firms computer systems.

Peter Ellwood
Systems and Operations
Peter.E@blankstonesington.co.uk

  

The Investment Team

The Investment Team

 

 

 Paul Williams                     Assistant  Director                    Paul.W@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Chris D'Souza  Assistant Director Chris.D@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Neil Turner  Assistant Director Neil.T@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Joanna Jones  Investment Manager Joanna.J@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Ben Taxman  Assistant Director Ben.T@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Stephen English  Research Analyst Stephen.E@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Peter Kelly  Senior Dealer Peter.K@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Glyn Edwards  Investment Manager Glyn.E@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Martin Croft  Company Accountant Martin.C@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Ray Clarke  Valuations Ray.C@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Mike Gormley  Securities Mike.G@blankstonesington.co.uk
 Karen Gibson  Cashier Karen.G@blankstonesington.co.uk