"We’re looking forward to welcoming Toni, as we implement our new strategy to become the proactive partner of choice for advisers throughout the lifetime of their business."
- Richard Harrison, CEO of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG)
Prior to this appointment, Toni Smith served as Chief Distribution Officer at PRIMIS Mortgage Network, following a promotion from Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the past, she’s also worked as Business Operations Director at First Complete Ltd, Communications Manager at Home of Choice, and Sales Manager at Allied Dunbar.
In her newly created role, she will lead the growth of SBG’s business, shaping & driving distribution, and further developing the network’s mortgage & protection propositions for members. Reporting to Richard Harrison, CEO of SBG, Toni will also join SBG’s Executive Committee.
“SBG is one of our industry’s leading and most established adviser networks, with ambitious plans, making the decision to join the business a very easy one. I’m excited about the prospect of working closely with members, colleagues, and industry partners to further develop and grow a strong and successful adviser network that supports its member firms – and their customers,” she said.
Richard added: “With an established track record of success in growing strong client relationships, Toni is very experienced and highly tuned to the evolving needs of advisers and their customers, making her ideally placed to lead the future development of our network services & support.”