Openwork appoints Christopher Rodrigues as chairman

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Network Openwork has appointed Christopher Rodrigues as chairman.

Rodrigues, who takes up the role with immediate effect, has held senior leadership positions at some of the world's most recognisable brands. Currently chairman of consumer lending business International Personal Finance plc, he was previously president and chief executive of Visa International (2004-2006) and group chief executive of Bradford and Bingley (1996-2004) when it was committed to providing face-to-face financial advice. Rodrigues led B&B's IPO in 2000 and entry into the FTSE 100 index two years later. Prior to B&B, he was chief operating officer then group chief executi...

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