Ian Wilson has been appointed as business development director for financial services at IT firm Tieto.

He has responsibility for new business sales and expansion of its client base in the UK market.

Wilson has 22 years experience in financial services including technology sales and marketing, consultancy and senior management roles within lending organisations.

He said: “I am delighted to join Tieto and look forward to raising brand awareness of our proven technology platforms and to grow market share within our chosen product verticals.””