Key Group has promoted Jack Neary to the position of group technology director.

Neary (pictured) joined Key Group eight years ago as a web developer and subsequently moved through various management and senior roles.

He has overseen the launch and migration of numerous digital platforms and projects across the group, as well as the adoption of cloud first technologies and techniques.

As group technology director, he will focus on technical governance and driving digital transformation across the group to meet customer’s changing expectations. In his new position he will also continue to play an important role in the development of the group’s websites.

He will report to Dave Johnson, chief digital officer at Key Group.

Neary said: “Key Group has invested in me over the past eight years, helping me to develop the necessary skills and experience for the new challenge of being group technology director.

“I’m excited to help lead digital change within the business, and look forward to improving the experience for both our customers and colleagues alike in my new role – with the support and guidance of Dave Johnson.”

Johnson added: “The group technology director role reflects our growing digital agenda as we continue to grow and invest as a leading later life lending business. Jack will be a great asset to the digital team and I look forward to working with him across some new exciting projects.”