Hastings hires financial controller

Hastings Direct has appointed Joy Butler as its new group financial controller.

Butler joins Hastings Direct from Guardian Holdings – the European insurance group which includes Zenith.

Butler has held senior financial positions at Legal and General and Odessey Re in the past.

Hastings Direct was the subject of a management buyout in February 2009.

Paul Pavey, finance director, Hastings Direct said: “Joy's financial and insurance experience will really enhance our capabilities and help drive the financial team to support the business as it enters the next phase of growth.”