IOMA Group, a specialist provider of services to the insurance and wealth management industries, is pleased to announce a number of appointments and promotions to its Board, with immediate effect.
Rupert Cottrell and Ken Watterson have been appointed as Group Non-Executive Directors and both sit on the Risk, Audit and Remuneration Committees. Philip Scales has been promoted to Group Chief Executive, Chris Kenning has been appointed Group CFO and Julie Haslett as Group Head of Compliance.
The appointments reflect the Group’s recognition of exceptional talent and its commitment to delivering highest levels of service for its international customer base that includes IFAs, private banks, and wealth managers.
Commenting on the appointments, Robin Bigland, Founder and Chairman, said:
“It is over 36 years since I founded IOMA. Today the Group supports an international client base delivering one of the industry’s most comprehensive ranges of insurance and wealth management services. None of this happens without the very best talent and this announcement reflects our confidence in that team and our ambitions to expand our business. Some things, however, will never change - consistently exceptional customer service underpinned by our core, traditional values of integrity, honesty and professionalism.”
Philip Scales, Group Chief Executive, added:
“IOMA Group has a tremendous opportunity to become the service provider of choice to the insurance and wealth management industries. With our strengthened team and a clear vision, we are perfectly positioned to make this a reality.”
Following the appointments, the Group Board comprises:
Group Non-Executive Directors
Group Chairman - Robin Bigland
Group Deputy Chairman - Colin Bowen
Group Senior Non-Executive Director - Rupert Cottrell*
Group Non-Executive Director - Ken Watterson*
Group Executive Directors
Group CEO - Philip Scales*
Group CFO - Chris Kenning*
Group Actuary - Ian Jackson*
Group Head of Compliance - Julie Haslett*
* Newly appointed position
