Key Retirement Group hires distribution strategy director

He moves into this role within the group having previously held the position of managing director at Primetime Retirement, a brand within KR Group.

Key Retirement Group hires distribution strategy director

Key Retirement Group (KR Group), the specialist provider of financial solutions for the over 55s, has appointed Russell Warwick as the group’s first distribution strategy director.

He moves into this role within the group having previously held the position of managing director at Primetime Retirement, a brand within KR Group.

Simon Thompson, chief executive at KR Group, said:“This new role reflects the growing market and our commitment to being at the forefront of industry development as we continue to grow and invest in the business.

“Russell will use his experience to lead the group distribution strategy to ensure we are maximising growth opportunities and managing the challenges in this rapidly growing market. I am sure Russell will continue to be a great asset to the team and I look forward to working with him in this new role.”

Russell Warwick, distribution strategy director at KR Group, added:“It is an exciting time to be a part of KR group.

“Having spent many years in financial services, predominately the pensions sector, I am looking forward to helping the business grow.

“Having a holistic view of the entire market and monitoring data and trends to affect the direction of the business is an interesting role which will have a large impact on the business.”

Prior to that, Warwick gained extensive experience in the financial services industry working for Prudential for more than 25 years in roles which included director of consumer and digital and distribution change director.