Iveagh Private Investment House, the Guinness family office and asset management firm, has named Richard Ford as its new chief executive. Ford joins Iveagh from WH Ireland, where he was also chief executive, and is the latest in a string of new hires for the firm. He replaces previous CEO Paul Ross who assumed the role in 2006. Ross will continue to serve on the company's board as deputy chairman. As chief executive Ford will lead the growth of Iveagh from a boutique firm to a full-size investment group.