In a statement today, Chase Cooper, a market leader in compliance solutions, announced that it is hiring Phill Robinson-Welsh to join the company as a director and board member to add further thought leadership to its Operational Risk and Sarbanes Oxley business direction and solutions development.

Robinson-Welsh has had considerable experience in the financial sector with Deloitte and other major firms by conducting business and IT audit for many international clients before specialising in operational risk management. Working with companies such as Amelia, Methodware, Raft International and London Bridge Software, where he was instrumental in the functional design, development and business leadership has given Robinson-Welsh in-depth knowledge and practical experience of applying operational risk methods and solutions.

Zag Asghar, director of Chase Cooper said, “There are very few professionals with the depth of experience in the design and development of operational risk systems in the market – and Phill is one of those. With his detailed understanding of the methodologies and application needed to deliver real and tangible benefits to our clients, Phill will be invaluable to Chase Cooper in continuing our pioneering path to deliver world-class innovative and practical compliance solutions.”

Robinson-Welsh said, “My decision to join Chase Cooper was influenced by the in-depth experience of the company’s management team and its approach to business underpinned by its well thought out and researched practical solutions. Chase Cooper is well positioned to continue its rapid growth in market share of operational risk solutions and I look forward to expanding the gap between us and our competitors even wider”.