Ian Hamilton replaced by former John Charcol finance head

Kerry London has hired Imogen Coggan as its new finance director.

She replaces Ian Hamilton who has left the broker to seek a new challenge.

Previously, Coggan was finance director at John Charcol, which was acquired by Towergate in February.

Hamilton resigned as finance director earlier this year after joining in March 2007.

Kerry London said in a statement that Hamilton played a key role in guiding the business through "times of uncertainty within the financial services industry, and helping to secure the improved financial position of the group."

Kerry London group chief executive Damian Kissane said: "The board of Kerry London is very grateful to Ian for his contribution to the on-going success of the firm during his time at Kerry London.

"We are delighted to report that Kerry London is now in a significantly improved financial position after this challenging period."