In his new role he will be responsible for member support services and the integration of technology investments.

He has worked at Tenet for 25 years, including most recently as adviser relationship director.

The network has also appointed Rosie Shearer as business support team leader.

She returns to Tenet, from the Progeny compliance team, after first joining the network 10 years ago.

In her new role she will be responsible for helping to ensure advisers in the network continue to receive the support and tools they need.

Mark Scanlon, chief executive at Tenet, said: “Our network continues to grow in strength, and we’re delighted with the quality these changes bring to Tenet.

“Steve’s extensive knowledge of the business and industry mean there is no one better positioned to help us on the next stage of our exciting growth journey.

“Likewise, Rosie brings with her incredible experience and knowledge, and we know she will help us greatly in ensuring our members and their clients continue to receive the very best support and reassurance.”

Tenet is one of the UK’s largest adviser networks which provides a range of services to appointed representative and directly authorised financial adviser firms across the UK.

It has acquired many IFA and Financial Planning firms over the past few years, most recently including Leeds-based wealth management firm Astute Financial Advisers in August. Shareholders include Aviva, abrdn and Aegon.