John Lamb Hill Oldridge, the UK’s premier specialist protection adviser, has enhanced its leadership team by promoting Holly Hill to Associate Director.
Holly, a former Team GB rower, joined John Lamb Hill Oldridge in 2022 and has distinguished herself within the Estates team.
In 2022, she was awarded bronze in the Financial Advisory Individual of the Year category at the Citywealth Future Leader Awards, and a year later, she secured silver in the Private Investment/Family Office/UHNW services Individual of the Year category.
Holly’s expertise lies in advising the firm’s landed and property estate clients, solving issues related to placing substantial life cover policies in both UK and international markets.
Commenting on this promotion, Alex Gibson-Watt, Managing Director at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, said: “Since joining us in 2022, Holly has proved to be a fantastic addition to our Estates team.
“With a keen understanding of estate management, her advice covers all aspects of a client’s insurance requirements with a specific focus on Inheritance Tax planning.
“This new position will allow Holly to join our leadership team, and we’re excited to see her continued progression within the firm. Congratulations, Holly, this is very well deserved!”
Prior to joining John Lamb Hill Oldridge, Holly was a graduate of the GB Rowing Start programme, first wearing a Team GB vest in 2015.
After assisting Cambridge in winning the University Boat Race in 2017, she achieved a European Silver Medal in 2018, a Bronze World Cup Medal in 2019, and was selected for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, although Covid unfortunately caused her to miss the 2021 Games.
Additionally, Holly holds a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, has a degree from Downing College, Cambridge in Human, Social and Political Sciences, and is currently working towards becoming STEP-qualified.
Holly says: “I’m thrilled and excited to be joining the leadership team here at John Lamb Hill Oldridge. Our Estates team is thriving and I’m looking forward to exploring where we can further develop our support for the private client world”.
“Rowing gave me some fantastic skills that I have been able to transfer to the world of financial services. From prioritising communication and teamwork to being resilient in the face of challenges, the lessons I learnt from sport have certainly helped me in my career so far.”
