15 July 2010 – Distribution Technology, the UK’s leading provider of financial planning and sales software (renowned for the Dynamic Planner® risk profiling categories, used by over 30,000 advisers), has appointed Mark Hayes Newington as Product and Propositions Director. Mark joins the Executive team in this new role and will be responsible for developing the company’s products and propositions to support insurers and large advisory businesses, both pre- and post-RDR.
Mark joins from Taxbriefs (a leading supplier of learning and marketing solutions for IFAs and Accountants), where he was CEO. Prior to this, he was a founder member of Defaqto (the UK’s leading financial product research company), where he was responsible for developing the Aequos and Engage products, as well as the launch of the five star ratings, now seen in many consumer adverts.
Mark enthuses “this is a great opportunity to help in cementing Distribution Technology’s position as the first choice for advisers and providers, looking to improve the quality of their distribution processes”.
Ben Goss, CEO of Distribution Technology, adds “Mark brings a wealth of experience in successful technology build, market positioning and integration. His deep understanding of our key markets will also be a valuable asset to us in ensuring our clients have the best products available.”
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For further information on Distribution Technology, please contact Lisa Heal on 0118 903 5850
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About Distribution Technology
Distribution Technology supports over 30,000 advisers and is the leading provider of planning and sales technology for financial services in the UK.
Distribution Technology was ranked first in Deloitte’s Fast 50 of UK companies in 2009 and was awarded Microsoft “Gold Partner” status in 2010. For the third year in a row, it was ranked in the annual Tech Track 100 ratings, as one of the UK’s fastest growing technology companies.
Distribution Technology provides clients with unique, integrated, end-to-end applications, which combine sales effectiveness with best-in-class financial planning. It is best known for its Dynamic Planner® risk profiling categories, used to help advisers match customers’ attitude to risk with suitable assets and portfolios.
Today, more than twenty five of the country’s banks, life and pension companies, wealth managers, platforms and building societies have chosen Distribution Technology. The solutions enrich their relationships with their advisers and customers, increasing the productivity and compliance of their advised distribution, across a range of channels.
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