20th Nov 2013 07:48
LONDON (dpa-AFX) - International Personal Finance PLC Wednesday announced the appointment of Adrian Gardner to its board as Chief Financial Officer, effective from January 2.
David Broadbent, who has served as Finance Director since the company was listed in 2007, is taking on the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer with effect from the same date, the company said.
The management changes are part of its strategy for growth, the company said. In his new role, Gardner will be responsible for the company's finance, treasury, investor relations and legal services and will be a member of the Executive Committee.
Broadbent will remain a member of the board and will be responsible for the strategic transformation and modernisation of the company's home credit business.
Gardner, who has spent more than a decade as CFO across multiple sectors, joins the firm from RSM Tenon. Previously, he was CFO of PA Consulting Group.
Commenting on the changes, CEO Gerard Ryan said, "These changes are a reflection of the positive momentum in our business. Adrian will bring a wealth of new experience and proven business acumen to us at a very exciting point in our development and Dave's unrivalled knowledge of the business will help us to effectively transform our already successful business into one that is ready for the challenges of tomorrow."
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