Bibby Financial Services appoints strategic IT director
UK-based financier Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Daniel Johnson as its new strategic IT director.
The announcement is part of BFS’s growth strategy to bolster its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by integrating advanced technology solutions.
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Johnson brings more than 14 years of experience in banking, fintech, insurance, and consulting to his new role.
Before joining BFS, Johnson was the founder and director of Future Workforce, a consultancy focused on AI, process automation, low-code, and data analytics.
In addition, he has held senior IT and automation roles at Accenture, Close Brothers, and The Co-operative Banking Group.
The news comes after last month’s appointment of Mark Holloway as BFS’ newest chief information and technology officer.
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By GlobalDataDuring the same month, the company also appointed Niels Gooch as head of sales for its Bibby Foreign Exchange (BFX) division to expand support for UK SMEs engaged in international trade.
Johnson said: “BFS plays a vital role in supporting SMEs around the world, providing solutions to help customers grow and thrive in domestic and international markets.
“Furthermore, as a family-owned business, its values-based culture appealed to me. I’m delighted to join at such an exciting time and look forward to working with colleagues to build on the solid technology foundations we have in place to drive better outcomes for SMEs and our teams in 2025 and beyond.”
Holloway commented: “I am delighted to welcome Daniel at such an important time in our growth. Having recently joined BFS, I have been immensely impressed with the energy and dedication of our teams in supporting SME customers, and one another.”
BFS is a family-owned international SME financier and supports over 8,500 businesses worldwide.
Established in 1982, the company offers trade, asset, working capital finance, and foreign exchange solutions to help businesses grow in domestic and international markets.
Part of the Bibby Line Group, BFS employs more than 1,000 people across Europe and Asia.
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