La Fosse Executive place CMO Simon Vella into Ascot Lloyd

Simon Vella stepped into the Chief Marketing Officer role at Ascot Lloyd last month after the executive and leadership search specialists were tasked with sourcing a CMO to lead the company’s digital transformation within the marketing function.

With large-scale transformation plans across the whole business, the company sought a marketing talent that would lead successfully in a climate of digital disruption within the Wealth Management sector.

Addressing the brief, the La Fosse team compiled a tailored job description to share with selected candidates before conducting a series of screening calls and internal interviews, and presenting the shortlist. Alongside this, they used their in-depth knowledge and current market data to support with strategic remuneration benchmarking – ensuring the most suitable remuneration package for the position.

With 25 years’ experience across a diversity of financial industry businesses, and moving directly from his Profile Pensions CMO position, Simon proved an excellent fit. As well as taking the lead on digital transformation projects at Ascot Lloyd, he will also be developing the branding, and internal and external communications to optimise lead generation and client retention. His remit also includes the development of the company’s ‘on-demand’ telephone-based advice service.

Simon commented:

“As a candidate, I found La Fosse Executive a very professional and personable team to work with, with my best interests at heart from the beginning to the end of the search process. I received excellent briefings throughout and both follow-ups and feedback were always offered promptly and honestly. I would highly recommend La Fosse Executive to any prospective client or senior candidate!”

Cath McVey, HR Director at Ascot Lloyd, also commented on their experience of the search process:

“Louis Rado and his team quickly understood our requirements, which gave us confidence that we had engaged with executive search partners who would find us talented candidates. We were not disappointed.”

Cath further commented that:

“Throughout the process, they were extremely professional and attentive and despite a difficult candidate market, managed to identify a number of very high-calibre candidates who we were very impressed with. La Fosse successfully completed the mandate within the timelines agreed and I will certainly be reengaging Louis Rado and the La Fosse Executive team on future board hires”.

If you’re looking to expand your leadership team or find out more about our capabilities, please get in touch with the team at La Fosse Executive. Our team has an extensive track record across PE-backed and high-growth businesses and a deep network of leaders, enabling us to find exactly the right person to drive your business forward.