Aztec Group strengthens the Management Board with three appointments in managerial positions

LONDON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aztec Group, a leading international provider of fund and corporate services, has strengthened its senior team with three key executive appointments who will also join the Board.

Stuart Fulton has joined the Group as Chief Financial Officer, Jane Hanson as Chief People Officer and Richard Larnder as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer.

“It’s great to have Stuart, Jane and Richard on board, with their wealth of financial services expertise and fresh perspectives from other sectors. Their insights will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business, develop our teams and provide exceptional service to our customers,” said Aztec Group CEO Kathryn Purves.

• Stuart Fulton will lead Aztec’s finance, legal and risk functions. Stuart joins the Aztecs from Vistra, where he spent over seven years.

• Jane Hanson will lead the Group’s People function, including the specialist learning and development team at Aztec Academy, Reward, Recruitment and Culture. Jane joins the Group after five years with Nationwide Building Society.

• Richard Larnder will lead Aztec’s strategy, innovation and transformation activities, as well as sustainability and corporate communications. Richard has worked in private equity for over 15 years, focusing on guiding companies through strategic change.

Stuart said: “Aztec’s phenomenal growth over the last twenty years is testament to the quality of customer service and the people who provide it. This is an exciting time for the Group and I look forward to helping us continue our growth trajectory in the next phase.”

New employees in management positions appear at a key moment in Aztec’s development. Jane noted that the Group is making significant investments in technology and people. “Aztec is built on the strength of its people. Across all of our locations, hiring and retaining the best is critical to our continued success. “I am excited to join a team that understands the value of its people,” she said.

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The new members of the management team will join the Board of Directors and help shape Aztec’s strategy of delivering excellent customer service.

Richard said: “Aztec’s ambition is to be the leading private market asset services provider. Continuing to look to the future and evolve our strategy will be key to making these ambitions a reality. I am proud to join the Group at this pivotal time in its journey.”

Part of this journey is Aztec’s international expansion in the US. The Group recently strengthened its team with the appointment of Scott Kraemer as Director of US Markets. Scott has overall responsibility for Aztec’s U.S. growth from his offices in Philadelphia and New York.

Over the past year, Aztec Group has expanded into Ireland and made significant investments in investor and AIFM services, while strengthening teams across the Real Assets and Private Credit asset classes.

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About the Aztec Group

Founded in 2001, Aztec Group is an award-winning independent fund and corporate services provider employing over 2,000 people across the UK, US, Luxembourg, Ireland and Channel Islands. The group specializes in alternative investments, managing over €600 billion in assets, 450 funds and 4,500 entities for a variety of clients, spanning major asset classes including private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate and infrastructure.

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