Financial planning and customer engagement technology provider EV has named Chet Velani as chief executive.
Velani is expected to lead the business as it enters a new phase of growth. He has spent more than 18 years with the business, having joined EV as a graduate in 2008 and progressed through a range of leadership positions spanning actuarial, sales, marketing, product and executive management. Most recently, he served as managing director.
As CEO, Velani will lead EV’s future strategy, looking to enable financial services to serve more consumers through a continuum of financial planning support, from self-service guidance through to targeted support and hybrid advice to traditional adviser-led planning.
Velani says: “What attracted me to EV nearly two decades ago remains true today, a belief that technology can help more people access the financial support they need to make better decisions. The industry continues to face a significant challenge, with millions of consumers unable to access the guidance and advice that can improve long-term financial outcomes.”
EV is headquartered in the Berkshire town of Newbury.