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Meet our team

The M&G Wealth Platform team brings together an impressive range of specialist platform experience, knowledge and expertise to help support your business.

CEO & CFO

Thomas Bischler

I’m committed to delivering real value for advisers and their customers through continued investment in the platform, our people, products and service.

I became CEO of the M&G Wealth Platform in 2026, but previously joined the Board and Executive Committee in 2020 as CFO following the acquisition of the platform by M&G plc, a role I will maintain while we search for a suitable replacement.

I’m a Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant and have spent most of my career in financial services. Since joining M&G plc in 2011, I’ve held a variety of leadership roles across the business, and prior to that I worked in audit and advisory at BDO UK.

Outside of work, I’m a keen golfer.

Platform Executive Team

Chief Operating Officer

I’ve worked in financial services since 1998, holding a range of leadership roles spanning both large team management and regulatory-focused responsibilities.

After starting my career at M&G, I spent a decade at IFDS (now SS&C) before returning to M&G in 2013. I joined IFDL in 2020, initially focusing on CASS before gradually taking on broader operational responsibilities. I’ve been Chief Operating Officer since 2024 taking overall accountability for operations and client service.

My focus is on building high-performing teams and delivering consistently strong service for advisers and their clients.

In my downtime I enjoy playing the piano.

Director of Transformation and Customer Excellence

Since starting my career at Allianz in 2006 I've worked across operations, underwriting and complaints. This helped me develop a strong understanding of customer needs and the importance of doing the right thing for clients.

In 2013 I joined IFDL where I've held a range of senior roles across Operations and Transformation. Here I've played a piviol role in shaping the platforms evolution. This includes the replatform and leading the successful transition of Ascentirc from Royal London to M&G, ensuring continuity for advisers and customers while driving positive change across the business.

Outside of work, I live in the Mendips with my husband, daughter and our dog, Claude. I enjoy spending time with friends, cooking, and making the most of the beautiful countryside on my doorstep.

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

After leaving university in 2000, I began my career in financial services, starting in operational roles at AXA. That early experience gave me a strong understanding of the practical realities behind delivering good outcomes for advisers and clients.

My career has since taken me through senior platform roles at AXA Elevate and Quilter, before joining IFDL in 2019. I’m now Chief Risk & Compliance Officer within the FCA’s Senior Managers Regime, with a focus on providing effective Second Line oversight and supporting the business to make well-informed, balanced decisions.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me volunteering at my local cricket club, looking after a variety of rescued animals, or getting frustrated on the golf course.

Chief Information Officer

In July 2021 I joined the team as Chief Information Officer to lead technology delivery, service and transformation. Before that I was the Head of Operations and Portfolio at M&G.

Since 2005 I’ve held a variety of technology delivery and transformation roles across financial services and telecoms industry.

Outside of work I spends as much time as possible away from my screen and outdoors with my family - walking, running and camping. 

Sales Director

I've worked in financial services since 2006, beginning my career as a paraplanner in Glasgow where I developed a deep appreciation for the adviser/client relationship.

In 2010, I transitioned into the platform space with AXA Wealth, and in 2016 joined M&G Wealth Platform (formerly Ascentric), now part of the wider M&G plc group.
With over a decade of experience in platform sales, I'm passionate about supporting adviser firms and helping them deliver outstanding outcomes for their clients.

I'm energised by the growth prospects of the platform and its evolving proposition, which I believe will continue to enhance the value delivered to advisers across the UK.

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The M&G Wealth Platform is provided by Investment Funds Direct Limited, registered in England and Wales No. 1610781. Registered Office: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority: 114432.

Investment Funds Direct Limited is a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Registered office: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 11444019. M&G plc is a holding company, some of whose subsidiaries are authorised and regulated, as applicable, by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.