Advent appoints head of operations

Advent Solutions Management, the provider of support services for start-ups, entrepreneurs and managing general agents, has appointed Gemma Arregui as head of operations.

Reporting to David Hill, managing director, Arregui will be responsible for Advent’s operational service delivery. She will also oversee further development of Advent’s operations platform, to accommodate the company’s growing customer base and range of services.

She has previously worked for Kings College London, research company Mapi Group and project management firm ITPM Consulting.

Hill said: “I am delighted to welcome Gemma to Advent. Her ability to reengineer and implement operational platforms has helped to increase the efficiency and profitability of a variety of businesses and institutions.

“Her broad, non-insurance expertise will bring a fresh perspective to Advent. This will further support the efficient delivery of world-class products to our expanding customer base, which is particularly important for entrepreneurs and start-up clients for whom timing is critical.”