Stent brings executive and non-executive experience across financial services, technology, retail and travel.
This article first appeared in The Intermediary and is reproduced below.
Target Group has appointed Carla Stent (pictured) as a non-executive director, following the recent addition of Paul Lynam to its board.
Stent brings executive and non-executive experience across financial services, technology, retail and travel, having held senior leadership positions at organisations including Virgin Group, Barclays and Thomas Cook.
Her previous roles include chief financial officer and chief operating officer positions, with experience spanning finance, operations, technology, customer outcomes and business transformation.
Stent currently serves on the boards of Telecom Plus, which operates Utility Warehouse, and HBX Group, providing oversight across areas including risk, governance, audit, strategy and business transformation.
She is also completing a professional qualification in executive coaching at Henley Business School.
Stent said:
“Target has built an impressive reputation for combining deep industry expertise with innovative technology and operational excellence.
“What particularly stood out to me was the quality of its people, the strength of its client relationships and the ambition for the future.
“I’m delighted to be joining the Board and look forward to supporting the leadership team as the business continues its growth journey.”
Shashi Bhat, chair of the board at Target Group, added:
“Carla brings an exceptional combination of executive leadership experience and boardroom expertise.
“Her insight across governance, risk, operations and transformation will be a tremendous asset to Target as we continue to evolve and grow.
“We are delighted to welcome her to the Board and look forward to the contribution she will make.”
Pete O’Connor, chief executive officer at Target Group, said:
“Carla’s experience helping organisations navigate risk, transformation and change makes her an excellent addition to Target.
“Alongside Paul, she further strengthens the depth and diversity of expertise around our Board table as we continue investing in our technology, our people and the services we deliver to clients and their customers.
“We are delighted to welcome her to the team.”
For further information about Target Group, please visit www.targetgroup.com.