Mark Evans joins Tavistock as business development director

The AIM-traded firm said Evans would work closely alongside the firm's chief executive, Brian Raven, and would be responsible for all business development activity across the group.

That would range from considering potential acquisitions to establishing strategic partnerships and developing affinity relationships.

It was not a main board position, the company confirmed.

Evans was bringing with him more than 28 years of business experience and industry knowledge both in the UK and overseas, the board explained, and was joining Tavistock at a time when the company was focused on organic growth and attracting “the best talent” in the industry.

“I am delighted to be joining Tavistock Investments who offer an innovative range of high-class investment management and distribution capabilities that many companies throughout the UK will be interested in partnering with,” Evans said.

“The tremendous people culture, ethical approach and entrepreneurial attitude across the group will enable me to continue developing significant business opportunities for financial advisers and firms.”

Chief executive Brian Raven said he was also “delighted” that Mark had joined the firm.

“He is a very experienced strategic thinker who understands both the market in which we operate and our aspirations as a business.

“A true ideas person - he is the ideal man to lead our business development activity.”