Vantage appoints ex-Aviva CEO as Chairman

David's role will include identifying "opportunities to enter new adjacent markets when the timing is right", according to Vantage.

David is also a non-executive director of LV=, non-executive chairman of Virgin Wines, and former Chairman of the ABI Retirement and Savings Committee.

David commented: “I am extremely excited to join Vantage Finance at a time when it is strongly positioned for further significant growth. Over the last 12 years Lucy and the team have established Vantage as a highly respected business in the intermediary market. It has an enviable reputation for its expertise, efficiency, proactive communication, and quality of service. I look forward to working with the team to build on this success and achieve our ambitious growth plans."

Lucy Hodge, MD of Vantage Finance, added: “Now is the perfect time to introduce someone of David’s calibre to the Board at Vantage Finance, following our recent partnership with Chiltern Capital. David’s industry knowledge and experience is invaluable, and we’re delighted that he’s chosen to join Vantage as we embark on the next phase of our growth strategy.”