Financial services provider ZEDRA has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Dean Blackburn joined the business as Deputy Chief Executive Officer in September 2024.
The firm said he has a “proven track record” in inspiring and motivating teams and credited his ability to “foster a culture of collaboration and innovation” as contributing to business growth.
Mr Blackburn has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across the financial and professional services sectors, having previously served as Chief Commercial Officer and Group Head of Institutional Client Services at JTC.
In his new role, based in Jersey, he will work with senior leaders to ensure the “continuation of exceptional service delivery for clients”.
“I am thrilled to step into this role at such a pivotal time in our evolution as a business. Having doubled in size in the past three years alone, we have achieved considerable success expanding into new markets,” Mr Blackburn said.
“I look forward to working with our global team of exceptional professionals to continue enhancing our diverse service offering and delivery as we enter this new chapter together.”
“Dean’s appointment will come as no surprise to those who know him. He has a sharp commercial outlook, natural leadership abilities and clear vision for the future of ZEDRA,” added ZEDRA’s Executive Chairman, Bart Deconinck.
“We are confident that Dean will continue our legacy under his leadership, driving the business forward and achieving our ambitions as we evolve.”
Previous CEO Ivo Hemelraad will move to a non-executive director role on the Group Holdings board.
Mr Deconinck continued: “Ivo’s move to a non-executive role marks the end of an incredible era. At the core of our operations and leadership team from the outset of his journey with us, Ivo leaves an unmistakable legacy that I know the team will proudly continue.”