Eze Castle Integration has expanded its London team with the appointments of Jamie Smith as director of international technology and Lee Robertson as commercial director.

The service provider believes that Mr Smith and Mr Robertson both possess a vast wealth of expertise that will bolsters its efforts to deliver outstanding client service and technology solutions.

Mr Smith has over 15 years of IT experience specific to the hedge fund and alternative investment sector. He most recently served as head of technology for a financial-focused managed service provider, where he helped drive the company’s growth and expansion from three to 70 employees. His experience also includes six years on the technology team at global hedge fund and alternative asset manager, Och-Ziff Capital Management Group

Meanwhile Mr Robertson has specialised in technology for 20 years, focusing on connectivity, communications and regulatory compliance surrounding key products. He previously acted as commercial director at mobile and fixed line provider, Adam Phones, where he was responsible for building a full suite of fixed and communications products for the financial services sector

Dean Hill, executive director, Eze Castle Integration spoke positively about the appointments, believing it represented a great step forward for the company and its clients.

He said: “Eze Castle Integration is at an exciting time in its growth as we expand our cloud and cyber solutions portfolio and bring outstanding IT support services to firms around the globe. The professional history of Jamie and Lee combined with Eze Castle Integration’s award-winning offerings and long-standing history of servicing the financial sector, gives Eze Castle Integration and our clients a competitive edge.”