Jon Dear

Chief Operating Officer at AFH

Jon Dear has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jon currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at AFH, a role they have held since December 2018. Prior to joining AFH, Jon served as the Group Director of Operations at LEBC Group from January 2021 to April 2022. Jon also served as the Chief Operating Officer - Protection Division at AFH Wealth Management from December 2018 to February 2020. Jon has also held various other positions throughout their career, including Group Operations Director at Tavistock Investments Plc from July 2016 to December 2018 and Partnerships & Member Engagement Director at Personal Finance Society from March 2020 to December 2020. Jon began their career as a Consultant at The Personal Finance Society from May 2015 to April 2016 before moving on to Sesame Bankhall Group, where they served as Marketing & Propositions Director from April 2011 to April 2015. Jon has also served as Business Development Director at AEGON from September 2008 to April 2011 and Director at Insync Financial Planning Ltd from January 2007 to December 2008.

Jon Dear attended Cranfield School of Management, where they earned their degree in Business Administration.

Jon Dear reports to Alan Hudson, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Michelle Lavoipierre - Administration Support Manager, Dawn Walker-Bennett - Head of Business Development, and Sascha Kimmel - Head of Marketing.

Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Current role

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