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Meet Liann

Liann has over 24 years’ experience in Financial Services, advising client on all things protection alongside successfully managing teams of protection advisers. Liann’s role as Head of Protection means she is responsible for driving quality protection across all member firms and engaging with third party stakeholders such as insurers and tech providers, to further develop the proposition. She also continues to write business, which keeps her subject matter knowledge razor sharp. Away from the office Liann has a passion for music and Is a big foodie!

Meet Colin

Colin has worked in financial services for over 40 years, as a Business Development Manager, Wealth Adviser and part-owner of an Advisory Practice. Prior to Lifetime Connect, Colin spent 20 years running his own Financial Planning consultancy business, helping firms of advisers to work smarter, embrace technology and better serve their clients. As the Head of Wealth, Colin continues to support advisers using his deep subject matter knowledge, alongside managing an array of stakeholder relationships. Away from the office, Colin enjoys time with his family and playing golf.

Meet Lyndsay

Lyndsay began her career in financial Services over twenty years ago and has held a variety of roles in underwriting and supporting leadership and executive teams.

Lyndsay’s hobbies include yoga, HIT and swimming.

Meet Ufuk

Ufuk brings a wealth of international business experience to the role of non-executive Director to the Board of Lifetime Connect. His insights play an important role in shaping the proposition to be compliant, competitive and customer centric.

Away from the office Ufuk is passionate about running his diverse set of business interests, travelling and supporting Fenerbace SK football club.

Meet Chris

Chris has over fifty years’ experience in financial services. His extensive career, includes a considerable period at Legal and General having started as a mortgage, protection and wealth adviser, before going on to lead teams of financial advisers at all levels, including running a number of external businesses as Managing Director and CEO, as part of the Group CEO’s top team.

When he retired from executive life in 2013, he continued his passion for corporate governance through NED positions and consulted, both in the UK and abroad as a subject matter expert for one of the top four advisory firms. Chris brings a considerable depth of experience to his role of Chair of Lifetime Connect and plays an instrumental role in promoting the corporate governance framework.

In addition to this, Chris’s other passions are music (he plays piano and has been a Director of a professional Chamber Orchestra), and staying active through sport, particularly golf and skiing.

Meet Andrew

Andrew has over thirty-five years of experience working within financial services. These include roles within estate agency; Royal Insurance as a mortgage adviser and sales manager; and for the last twenty-three years owning and running his own successful mortgage, protection and financial planning business.

In his role as Head of Mortgages and Protection, Andrew still gets a genuine buzz from seeing advisers reach their potential and he actively uses his extensive knowledge to support both advisers and business principals to operate at their best.

In his spare time, Andrew likes to watch live sport and music and is also known for his culinary skills in the kitchen.

Meet Nicky

Nicky has worked in financial services for over twenty years including roles as a mortgage and protection adviser within estate agency teams; a wealth adviser for an IFA; and in various leadership roles at Legal & General.

As the Head of Learning and Development, Nicky is able to combine her passion for developing people to reach their goals with her deep knowledge of the advice process. Nicky plays an active role in not only running the Learning and Development team but also delivering training programmes herself directly.

Away from the office, Nicky loves caring for her horses.

Meet David

David has over twenty years of experience working within the financial services sector (including roles with intermediaries and lenders) successfully leading and implementing major FCA regulatory change and digital/IT transformation projects. This includes implementing CRMs, website building and cyber security upgrades. He is also a member of the 360 Dot Net Board.

As the Director of Operations and Technology, David plays an active role in ensuring firms consistently produce ‘good outcomes’ for their clients and have access to market-leading technology solutions.

Away from the office, David’s hobbies include designing and completing DIY projects around the house and Lego projects in his spare time.

Meet Enza

Enza is a Chartered Accountant (and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation) with over thirty years’ experience in the profession, including twenty years in public practice.

Enza brings a vast array of experience to her role as Finance Director of Lifetime Connect and boasts a vast knowledge of the accountancy and taxation sector, having worked with a variety of businesses. Her penchant for attention to detail, ensures firms’ payment services are handled accurately and promptly.

Outside of work, Enza is a keen runner, gardener, and avid baker. She is also a seasoned fundraiser for her two favourite charities, MS Society and Teens Unite.

Meet Paul

Paul since starting his financial career working as an adviser for L&G in the eighties, has founded a variety of businesses centered around controlling and optimising all aspects of the financial advice value chain.

He founded Lifetime Connect, to bring his pioneering vision for creating a joined-up advice process across mortgages, protection and wealth management to fruition. Paul has built on this through also founding 360 Dot Net, ensuring this process is underpinned via one (multiple award winning) technology platform.

In his spare time Paul is passionate about cycling, rugby, and his beloved Arsenal football club.

Meet Dom

Dom brings a wealth of experience into the Managing Director role from over two decades working within the property and financial services sectors. He has built a strong reputation for developing highly productive and engaged teams and plays an active role in shaping all aspects of the Lifetime Connect proposition and culture.

He has won Best Business Leader twice at the British Mortgage Awards, is a board member of AMI and 360 Dot Net and also works as a trustee for Making the Leap, a leading Social Mobility charity.

In his spare time, he likes to stay fit through cycling, running and HIT. He also actively takes time to mentor young people.