Simon Black Appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of Rimbal to support next stage of development

• Simon Black, previously of IBM and Creovai by Capacity, signs up with Rimbal as Chief Commercial Officer to support its service development
• Simon brings 25 years’ experience in structure and scaling technology-led services
• The consultation follows the hire of Brian Wagner as Chief Technology Officer

9^th September 2026: Rimbal, the UK’s fastest-growing platform for supporting independent monetary recommendations companies, has actually designated Simon Black its Chief Commercial Officer. The consultation shows the strong development of Rimbal in the last few years, and its considerable chance ahead as it continues to construct and run the smart facilities that powers independent monetary guidance companies.

Simon signs up with Rimbal with over 25 years’ experience in structure and scaling technology-led organizations. He began his profession at significant software application companies consisting of IBM, HP and Autonomy, before signing up with business automation platform Bizagi and leading its global growth. Simon later on co-founded the AI company Awaken Intelligence, scaling it to a multimillion-pound organization before it combined with a United States equivalent to form Creovai which was later on obtained by AI platform Capacity. Simon brings deep experience of leveraging innovation, AI, and functional insight to drive development and market growth.

The Rimbal platform, through its service proposals that consist of the acclaimed IFA network ValidPath, presently supports over 300 independent monetary recommendations companies throughout the UK. As Chief Commercial Officer, Simon will be accountable for platform development and commercialisation, and the launch of brand-new service proposals that support monetary advisors as they embrace useful, accountable AI applications.

Simon will likewise support the advancement and shipment of value-added customer service for companies and customers throughout its platform, and lead the growth of the Rimbal platform to brand-new markets in the sector consisting of Fintechs and other operators looking for to go into the monetary suggestions market.

The visit of Simon Black as Chief Commercial Officer follows the visit of Brian Wagner as Chief Technology Officer and other tactical hires by Rimbal as it continues to proliferate and develop the future of monetary guidance.

Angus MacNee, CEO of Rimbal, remarks: “AI is changing how independent monetary guidance will be provided, and we are developing the os and smart facilities to make it possible for independent monetary guidance companies to provide much better customer results– compliantly, effectively and at scale– now and into the future.

I have actually understood Simon for a long time, and his background in AI, innovation and company development and change is a really interesting mix as we seek to develop a future where customised, independent monetary recommendations is widely available through human-led and accountable AI. In monetary suggestions, that is an effective mix: much better margins for companies, much better results for more customers and a larger addressable market for providing both. The visit of Simon as Chief Commercial Officer is another advance in our journey to provide more worth for companies, customers and the wider market.”

Simon Black, Chief Commercial Officer at Rimbal, states: “These are amazing times for Rimbal and the monetary recommendations sector. Our company believe AI will change how monetary recommendations is provided and the capability to make it more available and customised at scale. People will stay at the centre of the procedure, self-reliance will stay vital, and AI will power the facilities that makes it all possible. I’m actually delighted by what we are constructing at Rimbal and the chance to make a favorable effect for independent companies and their customers.”

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About Rimbal

Rimbal is a nationwide platform for independent monetary guidance companies. Through its top quality service proposals, independent companies operate on its facilities and take advantage of its innovation and resources to boost their regional operations, grow and provide much better customer results. The Rimbal platform, through its service proposals that consist of the acclaimed IFA network ValidPath, presently supports over 300 independent monetary suggestions companies throughout the UK.