SimplyBiz has announced the appointment of Fabian Wiesner to the newly created role of head of distribution partnerships.

Wiesner (pictured) will manage SimplyBiz’s relationships with its investment strategic partners and develop and strengthen its comprehensive investment supply chain for member firms.

He will also sit on its Investment Committee, with a focus on strengthening the SimplyBiz Risk Controlled offering, a proposition that is designed to help advisers manage their investment supply chain and clients’ investment portfolio risk.

Wiesner joins SimplyBiz from the role of strategic partners manager at Aviva Investors, and has previously held relationship management positions at Aviva and Old Mutual Global Investors. He holds the IMC and Certificate in ESG Investing through the CFA Society.

Dan Russell, managing director of distribution solutions at SimplyBiz, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Fabian to the team, further investing in our staff to ensure that the investment solutions we deliver to our member firms continue to lead the field, allowing them to deliver the best, and most suitable, outcomes to clients. Fabian has a wealth of experience and insight into the market, coupled with a passion for innovation and progression in the world of investments.”

Weisner added: “I’ve worked with SimplyBiz for many years and its team, services, and members are amongst the best in the sector. I’m very excited to spend more time with its members and investment strategic partners, strengthening valuable relationships and improving the service provided.”