Alasdair Prescott
About Alasdair Prescott
Alasdair Prescott is the Head of Institutional Relationships for the Retail Retirement Division at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial services, having held senior roles at various institutions including Dresdner Kleinwort, ABN AMRO, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Ninety One.
Current Role at Legal & General
Alasdair Prescott serves as the Head of Institutional Relationships within the Retail Retirement Division at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing the institutional client relationship strategy and wealth strategy. Prescott collaborates closely with key sales and distribution teams to align commercial strategies with institutional relationships across various business lines within the Retail Retirement sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Prescott accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at J.P. Morgan Asset Management as Executive Director, Sales & Strategic Partnerships from 2010 to 2017. He also held the position of Director, Hybrid Capital Structuring at ABN AMRO from 2000 to 2006 and at Dresdner Kleinwort from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he served as Head of UK Adviser & Strategic Partners at Ninety One from 2018 to 2020.
Educational Background
Alasdair Prescott has a solid educational foundation in law and the humanities. He studied at Worth School, where he focused on English, History, and Economics from 1984 to 1991. He then attended Newcastle University, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 1991 to 1994. Following this, he completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in York from 1994 to 1995.
Expertise in Institutional Relationships
In his role at Legal & General, Prescott specializes in institutional relationships and wealth strategy. His focus is on aligning commercial strategies with key institutional partners, which is essential for the growth and sustainability of the Retail Retirement Division. His extensive background in sales and strategic partnerships enhances his ability to foster strong relationships within the financial services industry.