Employee benefits platform Zest has appointed Adrian Wilding to the board as chief financial officer. Based in the UK, Zest offers benefits services for businesses globally. Wilding’s appointment is the second senior hire under Zest’s new CEO, Matt Russell, after Lilliana Teixeira joined as head of marketing last month. Wilding has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services and technology businesses. Prior to joining Zest, Wilding held chief financial officer roles at technology business USnoop Limited and payment and financial technology company Universe Group PLC. Wilding comments: “In the post-COVID world, it’s vital that employers are getting the best value for money from their benefits platforms to help attract, retain and motivate their employees. He adds: “I’m delighted to join Zest and look forward to working with the team at Zest to continue to develop an innovative benefits platform. One of my major priorities will be ensuring the business continues to invest in its technological offering to stay at the forefront of the flexible benefits landscape.”
