Vertex Financial Services has appointed Barry Meeks as non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval.

Meeks joins Vertex with over 30 years’ experience in retail banking, business process outsourcing, mortgage lending and risk management.

Meeks was previously CEO at CAF Bank, which serves the UK charity sector. He is also non-executive director at the Tenet Group.

He has also been CEO at Homeloan Management Ltd, Pink Homeloans and Mutual One.

Robert Coyle, managing director at Vertex Financial Services, said: “Barry is a valuable addition to Vertex. He has a proven track record in financial services and is hugely respected in the industry. The insight he can provide into the third party servicing sector will help to drive our business forward as the market continues to evolve.”

Meeks added: “Vertex has a great existing client base and a proven ability to deliver software and full business process outsourcing to the market.

“It’s a very exciting time for the company as it continues to widen its service offering. I am looking forward to working with the senior team to continue growing the business and to ensure that we are well placed to support our existing and potential customers through the changing regulatory landscape.”