Distribution Technology, a financial planning and practice management technology firm, has appointed Jim Henning as principal consultant, international and investments.

Henning, with more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, was previously funds marketing and research executive manager at Friends Provident International, where he was responsible for the end-to-end offshore investment funds proposition.

In his new role, Henning will support the development of DT’s business both in the UK and for offshore domiciled funds. Additionally, he will be responsible for the sale and development of dynamic planner international to life companies and platforms, the firm said.