Towergate Employee Benefits has announced the appointment of Mark Pugh in the new role as head of consulting services.

He was previously head of employee benefits at Verlingue UK.

The new position is key commercial role that supports the adviser’s growth plan for employee benefits services, following its acquisition of Benefiz.

Pugh (pictured) will join the leadership team at Towergate Employee Benefits, reporting into Tim Gillingham, director of employee benefits.

In this new role, he will support the development and expansion of the full-service employee benefits capability that the Benefiz acquisition brings to the business, helping to ensure the successful delivery of complex services to larger clients.

Pugh will also take over the leadership of Towergate Employee Benefit’s role with the Worldwide Broker Network from 2025.

Iain Laws, CEO, Towergate Employee Benefits, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to our team at Towergate Employee Benefits. He joins us at an exciting time for the company as we evolve with newly expanded capabilities into the pensions and benefits technology market, to become a comprehensive employee benefits adviser.”

Pugh added: “This is a fantastic time to join Towergate Employee Benefits to support its further growth and evolution. I’m looking forward to helping enhance an already impressive business, as we provide additional services and support to clients.”