Specialist investment manager Deepbridge Capital has announced the appointments of Andrew Aldridge as head of marketing and Maria Toolan as head of business development.

Aldridge (pictured) joins Deepbridge from national IFA group Perspective while Toolan joins Deepbridge with over 20 years of financial services experience.

Ian Warwick, managing director at Deepbridge, said: “As the Deepbridge operation and reputation grows, it is important that our management team grows also; so we can continue to provide our unique hands-on approach to investors and those companies we invest in.

“At Deepbridge, we promote a culture of professional excellence and integrity which characterises all that we do. Andrew and Maria bring with them these attributes as well as considerable knowledge of the financial services marketplace. They will be pivotal in supporting and developing our client base.

“Our growth plans for the coming months include further recruitment and the launch of a number of exciting new products; including a new renewable energy EIS and a new IHT proposition.”

Aldridge added: “Following four enjoyable years at Perspective, joining Deepbridge is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leader amongst the ‘new breed’ of investment managers.

“EIS and IHT is an interesting area to be involved with as tax efficient products have attracted some unsavoury headlines in recent months. These headlines don’t necessarily reflect the real purpose and benefits of Treasury endorsed EIS schemes; offering great tax incentives in return for providing investment for dynamic British businesses – there is a stark difference between tax avoidance and tax incentives.

“The Deepbridge ethos of providing tax efficient investment opportunities whilst also ensuring a hands-on approach to the management of the underlying businesses, providing greater assurance to investors, holds great appeal.”