Stonebridge has announced that former Bluestone chief operating officer for APAC, Tim Miller, has been appointed to the newly created role of chief operating officer at the national mortgage and protection network.
Miller’s 20-years in financial services has covered operations, sales, relationship management, and business development.
The appointment of a chief operating officer is a first in Stonebridge’s history and marks the network’s continued commitment to maintaining a high calibre senior management team.
Miller will assume accountabilities for all operations functions, including authorisations and supervision.
He will head up risk policy and audit, as well as the firm’s people, culture, and HR functions.
Miller will join the executive team alongside Martyn Franklin, group finance director, and Mark Bailey, chief technology officer.
He will report to Stonebridge chief executive, Rob Clifford.
Clifford said: “You go into exec headhunting with optimism, but often it’s a tricky search for the ideal person. It was really great to meet some truly exceptionally talented and experienced people who wanted to join Stonebridge as our COO.
“By the end of a long and considered process, my colleagues and I were unanimous in our decision, and we’re delighted that Tim jumped at this rare opportunity to join a network that’s setting the gold standard in adviser support.”
Miller added: “I’ve spent the bulk of my career supporting broker and adviser networks, helping them grow sustainably while keeping customer outcomes front and centre.
“So, I’m extremely pleased to be joining the team here at Stonebridge. It’s a business with a strong reputation and a clear sense of purpose, and I’m looking forward to playing my part to continue serious tech deployment and delivering operational gains, thereby supporting the next phase of growth.”Â
