Ex-Cofunds director Verona Smith joins 7IM as platform head

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Cofunds's former marketing director Verona Smith has joined Seven Investment Management as head of platform.

In the newly created role, Smith sits on the firm's management committee and is tasked with sales, relationship management, and the platform service offering. Smith stepped down as Cofunds marketing director in May after two years in the role before then joining the Platforum. She said: "I am really excited to be joining a great company with a brilliant offering including an award winning platform, a leading range of funds and strong discretionary management service. The opportunity that 7IM has in the marketplace is huge; professional intermediaries value the strong service nature of...

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