Simon Ripton has been appointed as the new Head of Sales and Marketing at Conister Trust.

A business law graduate, Simon holds the Chartered Institute of Marketing Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. 

Simon joins Conister from Alliance & Leicester International Limited, where he was acting Managing Director/Sales & Marketing Manager.

Prior to that role, Simon was employed at Alliance & Leicester plc in the UK for six years, where he held a number of marketing roles across a range of products and channels.

Simon Hull, Managing Director at Conister Trust, commented 'We are delighted to welcome Simon to Conister, he will be a tremendous asset to our team.

'We are impressed with his ability to turn strategy into workable marketing plans and his extensive management experience. With Simon’s assistance, we look forward to branching into new product areas.'

Simon commented 'My new role is a very exciting one. It is fantastic to work for a company with a background like Conister - a name which Island people associate with reliability and trust.'

'Conister enjoys a reputation for serving the local community and boasts a rich heritage, having been established in 1935. 

'I look forward to building on the hard work already achieved - and welcome new clients to discover the range of products we have to offer.'

Simon is originally from Suffolk and lives with his family in Laxey.  He enjoys sailing and following Ipswich Town FC in his spare time.