Venbrook appoints new chief financial officer

US-based insurance brokerage firm Venbrook Group has appointed Joseph Orlando as new chief financial officer (CFO).

Orlando will assume operational leadership for all of the company's financial functions including accounting, corporate finance, audit, and treasury. His major responsibilities will include capital fundraising, banking & investment relationships, as well as developing best practice processes for strategic planning, forecasting, and budget management.

Prior to joining Venbrook, Orlando 25-year-career included CFO roles at Concord Blue Energy, Hyman, Inc., and Suncor Capital where he was responsible for providing executive leadership, securing equity and debt for acquisitions, and designing and implementing strategic plans to cut costs and successfully grow these businesses.

Jason Turner, chief executive officer, said: "For several months now, Joe has been working with Venbrook in an advisory capacity. He has added tremendous value and brings a depth of experience to the role at a very pivotal time for Venbrook. We welcome him to the Venbrook family and look forward to his contributions to Venbrook's growth and trajectory."