Isio has appointed Chris Woodhouse as its new chair and Michael Whitfield as a non-executive director (NED).
Woodhouse has experience in professional services, wealth, and investment management. He has led Evelyn Partners and the RAC as CEO and has helped businesses transition from partnerships to corporate structures.
Whitfield has experience in employee benefits and related technology. He founded Thomsons Online Benefits and was a non-executive director for tech-driven benefits firms.
Woodhouse says: “Isio is an exciting business with a strong strategic roadmap in place to continue its growth trajectory. In just under five years, Isio has achieved a great deal for its clients and has built an impressive culture with talented teams across the business. I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of Isio’s journey, supporting the Isio leadership team alongside Aquiline as they drive innovation and value for clients and people.”
Whitfield says: “Isio is at an exciting stage of its growth, with a strong focus on expanding its capabilities that deliver even more value to clients. Employee benefits, and the technology that drives it, are a crucial part of this. I am really looking forward to using my experience to help shape Isio’s future and support its ambition to become a true market leader and innovator.”
Isio CEO Andrew Coles says: “We are very lucky to have Chris and Michael join our board, bringing with them significant expertise alongside our new private equity investors Aquiline. The depth of experience they bring is instrumental in ensuring we have the best candidates to guide us through the next phase of our growth. Their leadership will be invaluable as we continue our Isio journey.”
