Aztec Group strengthens Executive Board with three C-suite appointments
May 22 2024 - 6:05AM
Aztec Group strengthens Executive Board with three C-suite
appointments
Aztec Group, a leading international fund and corporate services
provider, has strengthened its senior team with three key
management appointments, who will also join the Executive 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 expertise in financial services and fresh perspectives
from other sectors, their insight will be invaluable as we continue
to grow our business, develop our teams and deliver exceptional
service to our clients,” said Aztec Group CEO Kathryn Purves.
- Stuart Fulton will lead Aztec’s Finance, Legal and Risk
Functions. Stuart joins Aztec from Vistra, where he spent more than
seven years.
- Jane Hanson will lead the Group’s People function, including
the specialist learning and development team at the Aztec Academy,
Reward, Recruitment and Culture. Jane comes to the Group after five
years at Nationwide Building Society.
- Richard Larnder will lead Aztec’s Strategy, Innovation and
Transformation efforts, in addition to Sustainability and Corporate
Communications. Richard has worked in private equity for more than
15 years with a focus on leading businesses through strategic
change.
Stuart said: “Aztec’s phenomenal growth over the past two
decades is a testament to its client service and the people who
deliver it. It is an exciting time for the Group and I’m looking
forward to helping us continue the growth trajectory over the next
phase.”
The new executive additions come at a key time in Aztec’s
growth. Jane noted that the Group is making significant investments
in technology and people. “Aztec is built on the strength of its
people. Across all our locations, hiring and retaining the best is
critical for our continued success. I’m thrilled to join a team
that understands the value of its people,” she said.
The new additions to the management team will join the Executive
Board and will also help shape Aztec’s strategy of delivering
excellent client service.
Richard said: “Aztec’s ambition is to be the premium provider of
private market asset services. Continuing to look ahead and evolve
our strategy will be key to making that ambition a reality. I’m
proud to join the Group at this pivotal point in its journey.”
Part of the journey includes Aztec’s international expansion
into the U.S. Recently, the Group strengthened its team with the
appointment of Scott Kraemer as Head of U.S. Markets. Scott has
overall responsibility for Aztec’s growth in the U.S. from its
Philadelphia and New York offices.
Over the past year, Aztec Group has also expanded to Ireland and
made substantial investments in Investor Services and AIFM while
also strengthening teams serving the Real Assets and Private Credit
asset classes.
Notes to Editor
About the Aztec Group
Established in 2001, Aztec Group is an award-winning independent
provider of fund and corporate services, employing more than 2,000
people across the UK, U.S., Luxembourg, Ireland and the Channel
Islands. The Group specialises in alternative investments,
administering more than €600 billion in assets, 450 funds and 4,500
entities for a range of clients, spanning the major asset classes
including private equity, venture capital, private credit, real
estate and infrastructure.
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