Helen Banton announced as new COO for Sequel

Sequel, the insurance and reinsurance software provider, has appointed Helen Banton as chief operating officer. Banton will be responsible for overseeing the next stage of Sequel’s strategic plan and leading the company through the phase of substantial growth it is currently experiencing.

She joins Sequel from ION Trading Group where she spent more than three years, including time as the company’s Global Head of Client Services for its Agency Trade Processing Division.

Mario Garcia, chief executive officer at Sequel, said: “Helen brings a wealth of industry experience to her new role at Sequel and is an excellent addition to the senior team. Helen has joined at a time of significant growth for the company, and we are confident that her expertise will prove integral to our future plans.

“Helen’s main aim will be to prepare Sequel for further growth and ensure that the company operates to its full capacity. In addition, Helen will help us to streamline existing processes to ensure Sequel stays at the forefront of the insurance software industry.”