Paymentshield has appointed Lee Gladwell as interim proposition director.

Gladwell, who will report directly to Paymentshield CEO Tim Johnson, will have responsibility for product, marketing and e-commerce functions.

The move comes as the insurance provider prepares for a number of strategic developments during 2013.

“I’m delighted to be joining Paymentshield at this exciting time,” said Gladwell. “This is an organization that is committed to helping brokers grow their businesses; and I will be focusing on a number of projects which will add real value to the Paymentshield proposition.”

Johnson added: “Lee is joining us from Towergate after driving forward several projects within Broker Network. He brings a wealth of knowledge of the GI industry having previously worked at Commercial Union and Axa, more recently spending four years at the Co-operative bank looking after Intermediary Mortgage Business. His understanding of the market and the needs of brokers is second to none.”