Fosters Financial hires two non-executive directors

Peter Basford and Alison Beech have joined the firm with immediate effect.

Fosters Financial hires two non-executive directors

Fosters Financial has appointed Peter Basford and Alison Beech as non-executive directors to join the board with immediate effect.

Basford has worked for over 30 years with Lloyds Banking Group in retail, group audit, private banking and commercial.

Alison Beech is an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and is in her fourth decade of working in financial services.

John Foster, managing director at Fosters Financial, said: “The appointment of a non-exec director is a big step.

“As a business we are at the point where this is the right thing for us to do.

“I am really pleased with the level of experience and knowledge that Peter and Alison bring to the board.

“Allowing someone in, to know warts and all is an extremely big step, but I couldn’t be happier with whom I have chosen to share this intricate detail with’’

Basford added: “I am delighted to be working with the Fosters Financial team and to help provide support as the business grows, I have got to know John over the last couple of years and he has a clear vision of where he sees the business growing and it is my role to bring my experience to the team to help with this, becoming a non-executive director is a real honour.”

Beech said: “I'm delighted to be joining such a dynamic and innovative team and look forward to sharing my many years of experience as the business continues to build and develop.”