The Openwork Partnership appoints new chief operating officer

Financial advice and investment network, The Openwork Partnership, has announced the appointment of Frank Meere as its new chief operating officer.

The Openwork Partnership has more than 4,300 financial advisers across the UK and operates as a directly authorised, multi-panel distribution network.

Meere, who has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services sector including a range of chief operating officer and general management positions, was most recently head of data and analytics at NatWest and previously worked at ABN Amro in the UK, the Netherlands and Poland.

He commented: “I am really excited to be joining The Openwork Partnership and look forward to supporting the continued expansion of the company.”

The network’s chief executive, Philip Howell, added: “We are delighted to have attracted a leader with Frank’s experience and range of skills to help us continue to deliver on our growth strategy.”

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