Connect IFA Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive Growth and Enhance Adviser Support

Connect IFA Ltd is pleased to announce key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its commitment to growth and enhance the support it provides to advisers and network members.

These strategic appointments form part of Connect’s ongoing investment in its people, proposition and infrastructure, ensuring the business is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of advisers and deliver on its ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond.

We are delighted to welcome Nikki Haworth as Group Operations Director, with responsibility for both Operations and Marketing.

Nikki joins Connect following 16 years at the helm of Ingard, a highly respected Compliance Support Network and Directly Authorised brokerage. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge, operational expertise and leadership experience, Nikki will play a key role in supporting Connect’s continued growth and enhancing the support available to advisers across the network.

In addition, Connect is pleased to announce the appointment of Belinda Doherty as Finance Director.

A Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years of experience within financial services, Belinda will oversee the company’s finance function and support the delivery of Connect’s long-term strategic objectives. Her extensive financial and commercial expertise will further strengthen the leadership team as the business continues to grow.

Commenting on the appointments, Liz Syms, CEO of Connect IFA Ltd, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Nikki and Belinda to the Connect leadership team at such an exciting time for the business. Both bring exceptional experience, leadership and industry knowledge that will further strengthen our ability to support advisers and firms across the network.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and proposition, these appointments reflect our commitment to delivering the highest levels of service and support to our members. Nikki’s extensive experience in operations and business growth, combined with Belinda’s financial expertise and strategic insight, will be invaluable as we execute our ambitious plans for growth and continue to evolve our offering to meet the changing needs of advisers and their clients.”

The appointments reinforce Connect’s commitment to building a strong, experienced leadership team capable of supporting the next phase of the company’s growth, while maintaining the high standards of service, compliance support and business development assistance that advisers have come to expect.

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