Laura joined Mattioli Woods in June 2025 as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee, bringing over three decades of distinguished experience in financial services to the Board.
Throughout her 35-year career in financial planning and wealth management, Laura has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision. She retired as Managing Director of NatWest Premier Financial Planning, where she played a pivotal role in establishing the business and driving significant growth within the sector. Her expertise extended to investment management as a Director and board member of NatWest Collective Investment Funds Ltd, where she held responsibility for the oversight of Coutts investment funds.
Prior to her tenure at NatWest, Laura held senior leadership positions at Lloyds Banking Group, further strengthening her credentials in financial planning and wealth management across diverse business areas.
Laura’s specialist skills encompass strategic business development, regulatory compliance, investment fund governance, wealth management and financial planning, and risk management. She is recognised for her strong leadership capabilities, high energy, and unwavering commitment to professional standards.
Laura lives in the New Forest, Hampshire, with her husband Rick, enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding, and caring for their collection of horses.
