The Capital International Group is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Rhodes Brown to group finance manager, reporting directly to the chief financial officer.

Rhodes joined the Group direct from university in 2011, and he was helped in studying toward his ACCA qualification.

During this time, he not only gained valuable experience, but also successfully completed all exam requirements for the internationally recognised ACCA accountancy qualification.

Since joining, Rhodes has proven himself to be an integral part of the finance team, and a valuable asset to the Group.

A spokesman said: ’We look forward to continuing our ongoing relationship, as we take our business from strength to strength in 2017.’

Meanwhile, the Group has also welcomed a new head of propositions and marketing, Kim McCracken.

Kim joins from Cape Town, South Africa. She arrived in the island in February after spending a brief time in the South African office. Kim brings with her more than 10 years’ of industry experience, and an in depth knowledge of the South African market.

She has worked in various industry roles spanning marketing, business development and asset consulting, the majority of which were with Old Mutual Life Assurance Company. She has been representative on two company licenses, and advised corporate retirement and other funds.

As head of propositions and marketing, Kim reports directly to Greg Ellison, group chief executive officer.

Her core focus will be on the Group’s cross-border product and service offering, ensuring it is clear, competitive and meets the ever changing needs of clients.

In addition, her experience will add value to the Groups’ strategic marketing plan, covering its’ diverse range of financial products and services.

Greg Ellison joined the Group in 2016. He said: ’It is indeed an exciting time for the Group, with a few sizable projects under way for 2017. I am delighted to have Kim on board and am confident that her contribution will add value, as we collectively take the Group into a new era of growth.’

Kim holds a BComm Honours Degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, and a Master of Commerce (MComm) in Business Management.