+8 Partners eyes growth with appointment of Eric Fady as strategic advisor

+8 Partners announced on Tuesday that Eric Fady has joined the company as a strategic advisor.

Fady brings over 20 years of experience in international and corporate finance to the ecosystem of insurance businesses, having worked with public and private equity-backed companies in various phases, including growth, change, acquisitions, and refinancing.

In the role, Fady will provide advice on financial strategy, acquisitions, and major financial transactions for the business, +8 Partners said in a statement.

Before joining +8 Partners, Fady served as the Group CFO for IQ-EQ, an investor services group with over 5,000 employees operating across 25 jurisdictions.

Philip Bilney, Executive Chairman of +8 Partners, commented, “We warmly welcome Eric to +8 Partners. He brings financial expertise of the highest calibre in the insurance intermediary space and has that passion for the industry which we look for in our leadership and team members as we build our network of companies.”

Fady expressed enthusiasm for the new role, saying, “What Phil and his team are doing is unique. I look forward to joining this dynamic organisation as it continues to expand globally.”
Fady’s previous roles included CFO of Howden Group Holdings. He began his career as an auditor with KPMG in France.

He is also an honorary member of Pep Talks, a peer-to-peer learning and training provider for PE-backed leaders in the UK.