Ascentric, the UK-based independent wrap platform, has appointed business managers in the southern part of the UK as it continues to expand its business.

The firm appointed Suzanne Lacey and Max Newman as business development managers in the South West and South East respectively.

Lacey has more than 20 years of experience working in the financial services industry. Most recently, she was a platform consultant with AXA Elevate. Newman has worked in advisor-facing roles for 11 years at Prudential and most recently with Aegon.