The Openwork Partnership has appointed Rob Barker as its new chief govt officer.
Barker joins The Openwork Partnership with a 30-year profession, having held senior management roles within the insurance coverage, wealth administration and safety sectors.
Most not too long ago, he served of head of insurance coverage, wealth and asset Management EMEA for Alvarez & Marsal.
Prior to this, he spent 10 years at Aviva together with assignments as chief govt officer of wealth, chair of Aviva Health and chief govt officer of Protection & Health.
Barker will take up his place in September, with interim chief govt Philip Howell resuming his position as govt chairman.
Duncan Crocker, who stepped into the chair by completion of the Bain Capital transaction, may also now return to his place as senior unbiased director.
Howell says: “2025 is proving to be a momentous yr for The Openwork Partnership as we embark on an thrilling chapter with the assist of Bain Capital.”
“The group is now primed for development on all fronts with a selected concentrate on rising adviser headcount, introducing new know-how options and facilitating accomplice succession.”
“These kind the bedrock of our technique to assist extra advisers in offering lifetime recommendation to extra purchasers, and Rob’s observe report in main distribution, driving operational effectivity and leveraging modern know-how set him aside as the CEO of alternative for us.”
Commenting on his appointment Barker provides: “I really feel privileged to be taking the helm of The Openwork Partnership at a time when it holds a lot alternative.”
“The enterprise has a wealthy historical past constructed over many years by its devoted companions and is outlined by its dedication to purchasers. I’m excited by the prospect of working with my new colleagues, our companions and Bain Capital to realize our full potential.”
