SimplyBiz's Verbatim boosts sales team with three new hires

SimplyBiz's investment arm Verbatim Asset Management has boosted its sales teams with three new hires. Verbatim has appointed Dan Russell as head of sales, a newly created role, which will see him report to Neil Stevens, the company's managing director.

Russell, who previously ran consultancy firm Russell Consultancy Associates will also work on recently launched discretionary fund management proposition The Verbatim Discretionary Service. The two further hires are Lindsay Massey, who will be South West regional development manager, and Ross Holloway who has been appointed South East regional development manager. They join from the Prudential and MetLife respectively.

Neil Stevens said: 'This year we are expecting significant growth in the use of the Verbatim financial planning and investment tools as the retail distribution review arrives and advisers look for a compliant investment solution and these three appointments will be essential in ensuring advisers continue to receive the highest quality service and support.'