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Langham Hall appoints Li as group CFO
30 June 2026 UK
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Langham Hall, a global provider of partner-led fund administration, depositary, and Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) services, has appointed Richard Li as group chief financial officer.
The firm says that the appointment reflects its continued investment in the foundations needed to support growth across its international business.
As the firm expands across jurisdictions and service lines, Li will help improve reporting, controls, data quality, and systems, ensuring the business remains well positioned for the future.
As group chief financial officer, Li will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, alongside tax, treasury, governance, and regulatory relationships.
He will also lead the development of the global finance team and use technology to provide clearer insight into the firm's operations.
Li brings finance and operational experience, gained through his roles at Kroll, KPMG, and BDO.
Rob Short, managing partner at Langham Hall, says: “As we grow internationally, it is important that we keep investing in the people, systems and discipline that allow us to serve clients well. Richard brings exceptional energy, commercial judgement, and finance experience, and I am delighted to welcome him to Langham Hall.”
Li adds: “What attracted me to Langham Hall was the combination of ambition, entrepreneurial spirit and a clear commitment to quality, values that strongly resonate with my own.
“The firm has built an impressive reputation whilst retaining a strong sense of purpose and I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting stage in its development.”
The firm says that the appointment reflects its continued investment in the foundations needed to support growth across its international business.
As the firm expands across jurisdictions and service lines, Li will help improve reporting, controls, data quality, and systems, ensuring the business remains well positioned for the future.
As group chief financial officer, Li will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, alongside tax, treasury, governance, and regulatory relationships.
He will also lead the development of the global finance team and use technology to provide clearer insight into the firm's operations.
Li brings finance and operational experience, gained through his roles at Kroll, KPMG, and BDO.
Rob Short, managing partner at Langham Hall, says: “As we grow internationally, it is important that we keep investing in the people, systems and discipline that allow us to serve clients well. Richard brings exceptional energy, commercial judgement, and finance experience, and I am delighted to welcome him to Langham Hall.”
Li adds: “What attracted me to Langham Hall was the combination of ambition, entrepreneurial spirit and a clear commitment to quality, values that strongly resonate with my own.
“The firm has built an impressive reputation whilst retaining a strong sense of purpose and I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting stage in its development.”
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