As the head of distribution, Smith will be responsible for developing the strategy of Axa Self Investor, the direct to consumer platform that IFAs can white-label which is due to launch later in the summer.

Smith joins from consultancy firm CTW where he advises firms on sales distribution, business performance and strategic business planning.

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Previously, he was the national sales manager and sales director at Canada Life IFA.

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