"As a business, we are passionate about developing our team to nurture and promote the incredible talent we have in the business."
Donna Brenchley has been promoted from her current post as Director of E-Commerce to the newly created role of Commercial Director.
Having been with MAB since 2004, Donna has been responsible for the creation of the new broker platform and business re-engineering strategies to improve the adviser and customer experience, and latterly leading MAB’s robo advice project.
Donna’s new appointment will see her spearheading product development, identifying new market opportunities, together with determining and implementing market expansion strategies. Prior to joining MAB, Donna worked for Barclays, Black Horse Agencies and Legal & General.
Meanwhile after just one year with the business, Gemma Bacon has been promoted from Head of Marketing to Brand and Marketing Director. Gemma will continue to lead the in-house marketing team and deliver the new brand and communications strategy, and in her new role she will also oversee the roll-out of the MAB brand on a global scale as the company moves into Australia in the coming months. Prior to joining MAB, Gemma’s previous senior marketing roles within legal and financial services including positions with Quality Solicitors, Barclaycard and Citigroup.
Peter Brodnicki, CEO of MAB, commented: “As a business, we are passionate about developing our team to nurture and promote the incredible talent we have in the business. Donna’s gravitas, both within our network and the wider financial services community, together with her expert negotiating skills and entrepreneurial flair, means she is the perfect fit for the newly created position of Commercial Director, and she will play a huge part in spearheading the growth of the business as we move into our next exciting phase.
“In terms of Gemma’s promotion, her exemplary performance over the last 12 months along with her proven strategic aptitude, business acumen and passionate approach made the decision to promote her a very easy one. She’s creative and ambitious, and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to recognise the impact that she’s made in such a short period of time. The Brand and Marketing Director role is also newly created, but proves our commitment to this vital area of business, and Gemma is the perfect choice to bring our brand to the forefront of our business culture.”
