Skandia has appointed Tony Harris to join as head of specialist sales with the aim of expanding the support it provides to financial advisers
Mr Harris will lead Skandia’s 12 strong team of proposition experts who work with financial advisers to ensure they are fully aware of various solutions and services available to them.
In his most recent role, Mr Harris has been working as an independent business consultant helping investment and advisory businesses develop product launch and strategic distribution plans.
He previously worked as national sales director for Standard Life and investments director for Standard Life Investments.
Scott Goodsir, head of distribution at Skandia said: “At Skandia we pride ourselves on the high quality service we offer to advisers and customers.
“We believe that advisers should have access to a highly skilled team of proposition specialists, who can help them build suitable investment strategies based on customer needs.
“Tony has a wealth of experience in this industry and I look forward to working with him to strengthen our adviser facing support.”
Mr Harris said: “What a great time to be joining Skandia, they have consistently built impressive propositions for intermediaries and are embarking upon very ambitious plans for the UK market.
“I am hugely enthused by the opportunity to work with such talented colleagues as well as looking forward to helping advisers develop their businesses.”
