Skandia, part of Old Mutual Wealth, has named Tony Harris as new head of specialist sales, effective 25 June 2014.
In his new role, Harris will oversee Skandia’s 12 member team who work with financial advisers to ensure they are fully aware of the various solutions and services available to them.
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Harris will report to Scott Goodsir, managing director of UK distribution.
Skandia said that its specialist sales team will offer pensions, protection, offshore, trusts and investment solutions.
Harris move will expand the firm’s specialist sales support it provides to financial advisers.
Harris most recently served as an independent business consultant helping investment and advisory businesses develop product launch and strategic distribution plans.
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By GlobalDataPrior to joining Skandia, Harris previously worked as national sales director for Standard Life and investments director for Standard Life investments.
Scott Goodsir said: "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."
Tony 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."
