Verve has appointed Chris Kane (pictured) as head of business development, strengthening its commercial team as the business moves forward with its growth plans.
Kane joins from Royal London, where he worked as strategic partnership manager.
He has experience in senior sales and marketing roles in financial services.
At Verve, Kane joins the commercial team led by Darren Lowry.
He will focus on driving strategic partnerships and new client acquisition as Verve continues its three-year growth plan.
Kane said: “Verve has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, flexible outsourced services that help advice firms grow and operate more efficiently.
“The business has clear momentum and a very compelling vision for the future, which made this a particularly exciting opportunity for me.
“I’m looking forward to working with Darren and the wider team to build new partnerships, strengthen existing relationships and help more firms benefit from the breadth of support Verve offers.”
Lowry said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Chris to Verve.
“He has an outstanding reputation in the intermediary market and brings with him a wealth of experience, and a deep understanding of what advice firms and distribution partners need in today’s environment.
“As we continue to invest in our growth, it’s vital that we strengthen our commercial capability with people who not only understand the market, but who share our values and long-term vision.”
Lowry added: “Chris is a fantastic addition to the team and will play a key role.”
