AI advances see Foster Denovo appoint first-ever head of data strategy and management information delivery

The speed and scale of Foster Denovo’s AI adoption has seen the advice firm create an entirely new role of head of data strategy and management information delivery.

To maintain its momentum, the UK-wide group has appointed Aytekin Can to oversee the vital role data plays in how AI is reshaping 21^st century wealth management and employee benefits consulting.

With more than 20 years’ experience working with advisory firms growing by acquisition, he joins as Foster Denovo is creating its own “data lake”.

By doing so, it is transforming the way data is used, stored and accessed. Instead of multiple systems, log-ins and legacy technology, all core data will be in one place for advisers and support colleagues to access, analyse and interrogate.

Foster Denovo Group Managing Director Helen Lovett said: “We’re determined to grasp the opportunity presented by AI and to do so, how we manage data is absolutely critical. Aytekin brings decades of specialised experience in this crucial area to drive us even further forward.”

Foster Denovo Head of Data Strategy and Management Information Delivery Aytekin Can said: “Data in the AI era is revolutionary for advice firms and anticipating where it can take us, how it will unlock time for teams to focus more on clients and how it underpins every possibility cannot be overstated. We aim to take full advantage of what can be achieved.”

Can’s appointment comes as the advisory group has partnered with agentic AI specialist Palindrome to redefine how data is used across the business, enabling automation and dramatically streamlining back-office processes.

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