Isio has appointed Gareth Roberts to be its chief financial officer as it looks to further expand the consultancy firm.
Roberts joins from Howden where he was finance director. Prior to this he worked as group financial controller at Bupa and has also previously been a partner at Deloitte.
His appointment follows after a period of expansion at Isio, which has seen it recently attract additional investment from Aquiline, a private equity company focused on the financial services and technology sectors.
In his new role, Roberts will oversee Isio’s financial operations, with a focus on advancing the firm’s strategic objectives, as it looks to transition from being a leading pensions consultancy to an integrated advisory firm covering the pensions, benefits, wealth and investment sectors.
Isio CEO Andrew Coles says: “[Roberts’] extensive experience in senior finance roles for large, complex organisations will be crucial in ensuring we are well-positioned for our next phase of growth. His expertise will enable us to strategically invest in Isio’s future capabilities, helping us to deliver exceptional, long-term value to our clients.”
Igno van Waesberghe, managing partner at Aquiline adds: “Aquiline invested in Isio to back an innovative leader in pensions, benefits, and wealth advisory. [Robert’s] appointment is a key step in achieving this vision and will support Isio’s growth into an integrated, market-leading advisory firm.”
Isio CFO Gareth Roberts adds: “I am excited to join Isio at this important stage of its journey, following Aquiline’s recent investment. This is a key time for growth and continued financial success. I look forward to working with the team and building on Isio’s strong culture as we deliver our ambitious strategic plans.”
