Wealth and investment management firm 7IM has appointed industry veteran Elizabeth (Libby) Chambers as Independent Non-Executive Director (INED).
As a top global financial services leader, Libby brings to the role more than three decades of executive and board-level experience from her career spanning financial and professional services, strategy, digital transformation, product innovation and marketing. She has served large public and private companies in the UK, US and internationally, with experience of strategic repositioning and global expansion.
In her new appointment, Libby will bring invaluable insights to 7IM’s strategic plans to continue the development of its industry-leading platform, as the firm continues to cement itself as one of the leading vertically integrated players in the wealth management industry. The new appointment forms part of 7IM’s strategic growth plans and commitment to innovation of its platform technology following major investment into the business by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan earlier this year.
Libby’s current board positions include NED and Remuneration Committee Chair at both Wise plc, one of the world’s largest cross-border payments providers, and TSB Bank in the UK. Libby is also an Adviser and Investor Director for several Fintech and SAAS startups in the UK and US.
Her board experience includes serving as NED for nearly nine years at Evelyn Partners, NED and Chair of the Customer, Culture and Ethics Committee at Vanquis Banking Group, plc, and NED and Remuneration Chair for Hastings Group, plc. She has also served extensively on the Risk, Audit, Nominations and Technology Committees of these boards.
Commenting on Libby’s appointment, Dean Proctor, CEO of 7IM, said: “We are hugely excited to welcome Libby, who joins the business at a key stage in its growth. As a highly experienced financial services leader, her rich knowledge and advisory track record will prove invaluable alongside our accomplished board of directors.”
Adrian Grace, Chairman of the 7IM board, added: “It’s a privilege for us to welcome somebody of Libby’s calibre onto the board. Her extensive experience in both the financial and technology sectors here in the UK and internationally makes her a valuable addition. We wish Libby a very warm welcome and look forward to working with her.”
Commenting on her appointment, Libby Chambers added: “I am very much looking forward to working with the board and leadership team to support 7IM’s delivery of an unrivalled experience to clients, and fulfil its growth ambitions.”
