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Brightwell has announced the appointment of Simon Liste as Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO).
In this role, Simon will be responsible for investment systems, administration systems, IT infrastructure and markets support for Brightwell.
Simon joins Brightwell from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) where he was Chief Information and Technology Officer. Simon has more than 25 years’ experience in the tech industry, with the last 6 being served within the pensions industry.
Commenting on Simon’s appointment, Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell, said: “The pensions sector has lagged the wider financial services industry when it comes to capitalising on the opportunities that technology offers. At Brightwell, continuous innovation is at the core of what we offer and Simon’s expertise will be instrumental in driving forward our technology agenda, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest level of service to our clients and their members.”
Commenting upon his appointment, Simon Liste said: “I am delighted to be joining Brightwell at such an exciting time for the organisation. In an era where technology and digital services can be a real differentiator, it is paramount to have both an innovative and robust approach. I believe Brightwell’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology will set new standards in the UK DB sector.”
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