LSL Financial Services has appointed Piotr Nowosad as interim managing director.

Nowosad (pictured) will lead the firm’s financial services division, with responsibility for Primis, TMA Mortgage Club, Novium and Linear, while the LSL board looks for a permanent managing director.

He is currently managing director of AEL Capital Partners.

Nowosad will spend his first weeks at LSL meeting advisers, distribution partners and colleagues across the business.

He replaces Richard Howells, who will be stepping down. Howells will support Nowosad with a handover before leaving at the end of the month.

LSL Financial Services supports approximately 2,600 advisers across Primis, TMA, Novium and Linear.

Nowosad said: “My ambition is to change up a gear. That means making our advisers even more successful by improving productivity, investing in technology and delivering even greater value through the strength of our partnerships. We won’t be changing direction so much as building on the strong foundations already in place and accelerating that momentum.

“Over the coming weeks I’ll be meeting advisers, distribution partners and colleagues across the division. The people closest to our business know where we can make the biggest difference, and I want to hear their views. We’ll listen carefully, make clear decisions and focus on the practical improvements that help our advisers, partners and customers succeed.”