Openwork Holdings announces double board appointment

Openwork Holdings has announced the appointments of Anne Grim and Rosanne Murison as non-executive directors to its board.

The parent company of advice network, Openwork, suggested the appointments build on the transformation of its leadership team, as it focuses on the next phase of its strategy.

Murison, who will also chair the Remuneration Committee subject to regulatory approval, has more than 30 years of experience advising multinational companies at board level. She is currently a non-executive director at Allianz UK, serving as chair of both the remuneration and nomination committee and the customer and conduct committee.

“This is an exciting time to be joining Openwork, and I am looking forward to working with Andy Smart and the executive team to realise Openwork’s full potential, building on its strong network of advisers and excellent reputation in the financial advice market,” Murison said.

Grim, who will also chair the Risk and Compliance Committee subject to regulatory approval, has recently joined Metro Bank as a board director and has more than 30 years of experience in senior financial services leadership roles at Barclays, Wells Fargo, American Express, Mastercard and most recently as chief customer officer at Fidelity International.

She added: “It is a great privilege to be joining the Openwork Holdings board at such an important time. I have been enormously impressed by the business and look forward to working with Openwork’s management to ensure they can deliver their ambitious growth strategy.”

Openwork Holdings chair, Andy Smart, commented: “The appointments of Anne and Rosanne strengthen Openwork’s leadership team at a strategically important time as we continue the development and growth of the business over the coming months and years. I look forward to welcoming both to the board and working closely with them to continue the Openwork success story.”

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