Finance director and group chief operating officer appointed at Ravenscroft

Ravenscroft has appointed a new finance director and group chief operating officer with more than 20 years’ experience in offshore finance.

Brian O’Mahoney has built up a close relationship with the independent stockbroking and investment management firm in recent years. As former finance director at Legis he has worked alongside and reported to the principals at Ravenscroft since 2011, when the firm assisted with the financing of the MBO of Legis via Bailiwick Investments Limited.

"During this time I have got to know the team and the company ethos and obviously liked what I saw. Ravenscroft is clearly a company that is going places so it is an exciting time to join. I look forward to the future challenges that working here will undoubtedly bring," said Mr O’Mahoney.

He will be responsible for all group financial matters and as COO, he will oversee the group’s operations functions. Mr O’Mahoney will also be involved in the further integration of Vartan Ravenscroft the Peterborough-based stockbroking and wealth management company Ravenscroft purchased a majority stake in earlier this year.

"My aim is to ensure that the back and middle offices at Ravenscroft are able and capable of effectively supporting the expansion plans that the business has," said Mr O’Mahoney.

Jon Ravenscroft, Ravenscroft group chief executive officer, said: "Brian brings with him a wealth of experience to Ravenscroft and I am thrilled to welcome him to the management team. His knowledge and expertise is clear and I have every confidence he will achieve his goals."