Partnership has appointed Richard Everett as deputy chief financial officer (CFO).

He will be responsible for leading the financial and actuarial reporting team as they continue to embed the demanding disciplines required by a PLC following its recent IPO.

Everett will also take responsibility for the Group’s internal and external financial reporting while leading the financial transformation programme.

He has over 25 years’ worth of financial services experience to the role having worked for companies such as Legal & General, Prudential and Friends Provident. Most recently, Everett worked for Just Retirement (Finance Consultant), RSA (Interim Financial Director) and Royal London (Chief Risk Officer).

David Richardson, CFO of Partnership, said: “Having successfully listed, we were looking to appoint an exceptional Deputy CFO who could focus supporting the team as they continue to embed the robust reporting systems that a PLC needs.

“Therefore, we are delighted to announce that Richard Everett has joined us – bringing over 25 years of financial services experience to the role. I look forward to working with him.”

Everett added: “Partnership is an exciting company that has grown significantly over the last few years and is now working to further develop its systems post-IPO.

“Working with David and his team will give me a great opportunity to put my experience to good use delivering top quality outcomes for the company at this crucial time.”