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UK Wrap Platform Appoints IT Director

Knud Noelle 19 May 2010

UK Wrap Platform Appoints IT Director

UK-based independent wrap platform Ascentric has appointed Jon Finn as IT director.

Finn joins from 1st - The Exchange, the UK-based financial services technology firm, where he currently holds the position of chief technology officer, Ascentric said in a statement.

Finn will join Ascentric in mid-June and head the IT function. In addition, he will be tasked with spearheading the future design and functionality of the wrap platform.

He has worked in the delivery and development of software to the financial services industry for more than 20 years, developing the Officeweb product that was subsequently acquired by Crisp Computing in 2000.

“We are really pleased to be announcing such a high calibre appointment in Jon,” said Hugo Thorman, managing director of Ascentric.

“He brings to the company a wealth of knowledge and experience in advisor-facing technology as well as effective IT management, and will ensure the Ascentric Wrap continues to evolve to meet the needs of advisors and their clients.”

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