Quilter strengthens adviser support with new director of distribution

Quilter has appointed Warren Vickers as commercial director of distribution.

Warren joins Quilter from The Openwork Partnership, where he held the position of commercial director. In that role, he was responsible for supporting its adviser network and central teams.

He has extensive experience in the financial advice sector, including previous roles as managing director at Tenet Group, where he was responsible for its DA support business and the groups proposition, sales and marketing divisions. He was also a director at TCC Group.

In his new role, Warren will work closely with chief distribution officer, Steve Gazard, to support the development and evolution of Quilter’s distribution proposition and support advisers and firms across both internal and external channels.

Steve Gazard, chief distribution officer at Quilter, said: "Having known Warren for many years I am delighted to welcome him to my leadership team. His deep sector knowledge, commercial mindset, regulatory experience and track record of supporting firms make him a fantastic addition as we continue to evolve Quilter's distribution proposition and enhance the support we offer to advisers."

Warren Vickers added: "I’m excited to be joining Quilter at such a pivotal time. Helping to shape the way we support and grow relationships with advisers, while working alongside such a talented leadership team, is an opportunity I’m really looking forward to."