KAS BANK Expands Business Development Team with Dual Hires

KAS BANK, the specialist provider of securities services to the UK pension industry, has expanded its business development team with the dual appointments of James Parish as senior business development manager and Michael Callari as business development associate.

James brings with him 20 years of experience in the pensions industry. Most recently he was EMEA Global Custody Product Manager at JP Morgan, focusing on the UK Pension and Insurance sectors through securing new business projects, improving existing and new client retention rates and identifying product gaps in the market where the implementation of innovative solutions was key. In his new role at KAS BANK he will be tasked with growing their specialist UK pension fund business, through the development of innovative fintech governance solutions for Trustees.

Michael Callari joins as business development associate for the specialist pension team. He will work closely with James, supporting the business in its growth plans and achieve its ambition to become the governance partner of choice for UK pension funds.

On the appointments of Michael and James, Pat Sharman, Managing Director, KAS BANK, said: “KAS BANK is committed to improving the pensions market across the entire value-chain. The business has ambitious growth plans and I’m confident James and Michael will be crucial in the growth strategy moving forward.

“These key hires will enable us to progress and execute the next phase of the business, elevating our delivery of innovative solutions to help drive improved transparency and governance across the pension’s landscape.“