Openwork, one of the UK’s largest financial advice networks, has today announced that its Chief Executive, Mark Duckworth, has been appointed to the board of PIMFA (The Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association).
PIMFA, the trade association for investment managers and financial advisers, leads the debate on policy and regulatory recommendations to ensure that the UK remains a global centre of excellence in the wealth management, investment advice and financial planning arena.
Mark, who joined the PIMFA board on 1 April, has served as CEO of Openwork since 2015.  His appointment underlines Openwork’s commitment to expanding access to financial advice.
Commenting on his appointment, Mark Duckworth said: “PIMFA is a standard bearer for our industry and its mission to enable firms to deliver the best service to clients echoes Openwork’s own. I am extremely proud to be joining its Board and look forward to adding my passion and expertise to PIMFA’s great work; enabling more member firms to advise more clients on creating and protecting their wealth.”