It is a newly-created position, which merges the relationship manager and senior relationship manager roles.

The four new business development directors are Sarah Blackwood, Michael Brown, Neil Jackson and Tom Hunt.

Blackwood covers member firms in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North East of England.

Brown covers London and the South East.

Jackson covers the East Midlands, the East of England, North West and Wales.

Hunt also covers London, as well as the West Midlands and the South West.

They will focus on driving growth as well as supporting existing member firms to increase business.

Director of membership Richard Goppy says: “We are very pleased to be announcing the appointment of these four excellent individuals to our newly-created Business Development Director positions. 

“Each has proven since joining Paradigm they are excellent in their field and are committed to supporting individual member firms within their respective regions. 

“This move from relationship manager and senior relationship manager to business development director reflects the changing nature of intermediary support Paradigm is providing.

“It allows us to stay at the forefront of the market, positioning the business to meet our growth objectives and support our members’ evolving needs.”