Key Group, the leading Preston-based specialist provider of financial solutions to the over-55’s, has promoted Jack Neary to Group Technology Director. Starting at Key Group eight years ago as a web developer, Jack quickly became an integral part of the digital team, transitioning through various management and senior roles.

During his time with the business, which now boast over 600 employees, Jack has overseen the launch and migration of numerous digital platforms and projects across the Group, as well as the adoption of cloud first technologies and techniques. This has helped him to build a deep understanding of the later life customer and how to communicate with this demographic online.

As Group Technology Director, he will focus on technical governance and driving digital transformation across the group to meet customer’s changing expectations. In his new position he will also continue to play an important role in the development of the Group’s websites. Jack will report to Dave Johnson, Chief Digital Officer at Key Group.

Jack Neary, Group Technology Director at Key Group, comments:

“Key Group has invested in me over the past eight years, helping me to develop the necessary skills and experience for the new challenge of being Group Technology Director. I’m excited to help lead digital change within the business, and look forward to improving the experience for both our customers and colleagues alike in my new role - with the support and guidance of Dave Johnson”

Dave Johnson, Chief Digital Officer at Key Group, said:

“The Group Technology Director role reflects our growing digital agenda as we continue to grow and invest as a leading later life lending business. Jack will be a great asset to the digital team and I look forward to working with him across some new exciting projects.”