Steve Newbold, Divisional Managing Director commented: “Platforum is a key growth brand for Centaur Media and the insight and expertise offered by this subscription brand is core to our on-going business transformation. We are pleased to continue to invest in the team and in the brand.”
Heather Hopkins, formerly Research Director is promoted to Head of Platforum where she continues to lead the team and the strategic and commercial direction of the brand. Heather joined Platforum two and half years ago and brings with her 20 years of market research experience and over a decade of experience in the financial services sector.
Jeremy Fawcett, formerly Head of Direct, is promoted to Research Director, and will lead the research team reporting to Heather Hopkins. Jeremy joined Platforum six years ago and is a recognised expert on direct to consumer and digital investing.
Miranda Seath is promoted to Head of Intermediary Research, reporting to Jeremy Fawcett. Miranda leads Platforum’s research with financial advisers and other intermediaries, and drives Platforum’s Adviser Platform Guide, Adviser Market Size and Structure and Fund Distribution reports.
Rodolfo Crespo is promoted to Senior Analyst, reporting to Jeremy Fawcett. Rodolfo continues to lead Platforum’s European Fund Distribution research and is taking on more responsibility for Platforum’s direct to consumer research.
The team also includes recent hires:
Rawle Calder joined Platforum as a Senior Account Manager last August and continues to work with Platforum’s research subscribers from life company and asset management firms. Rawle has 15 years’ experience in financial services and has previously held roles with Fidelity and Vanguard.
Sam Ibbs joined Platforum from sister-brand Headlinemoney as a Senior Account Manager. Sam manages relationships with platforms, smaller asset management firms and technology firms.
Heather Hopkins, Head of Platforum, commented: “Platforum is the reference point for retail investment distribution. I am proud that we benefit from such strong talent within our growing team which is driving Platforum’s continued growth in reputation, relevance and focus across retail investment distribution.”