A COMPANY with Bradford links has appointed a former Scotland rugby union international captain to its team.

Bryan Redpath has been appointed by Jackson Swiss Partners to head up its strategic partnerships division as head of strategic FX sales.

Jackson Swiss Partners is one of the fastest-growing FINTECH firms in the UK. Fintech is any business that uses technology to enhance or automate financial services and processes.

The Yorkshire-born business with roots in Bradford owes much of its success in the UK to its hedging policies, financial technology and network of international banking partners, all around the world.

Mr Redpath enjoyed an illustrious career at Melrose, Narbonne and Sale Sharks Rugby Club while winning more than 60 caps for his country.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Bryan Redpath, left, pictured during his days as a rugby union playerBryan Redpath, left, pictured during his days as a rugby union player

Since completing his playing days, Mr Redpath has gone on to be head coach at Gloucester Rugby, Sale Sharks Rugby Club, Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby Union Club and Scotland Under-20s in the U-20s World Cup.

Mr Redpath said: “I am genuinely excited for the future and I look forward to being a part of the continued development and growth of this phenomenal business.

“The experience Adam Wright, the founder and chief executive officer, alongside the young and dedicated rest of the team is extremely rewarding.

“At Jackson Swiss Partners we are always working hard to offer trusted and bespoke services to every single one of our partners. I’m looking forward to a happy and exciting time ahead.”

Adam Wright, founder and chief executive officer at Jackson Swiss Partners, said: “We are delighted to have Bryan Redpath on-board.

“Bryan’s leadership and vision are pursuant to our vision and philosophy at Jackson Swiss Partners, especially in terms of honesty, transparency and integrity."