Furniture protection business Guardsman has announced the appointment of Mandy Coates as its new Risk and Compliance Manager.

Mandy will be working with the Risk and Operations Director and Complaints Manager, but also working closely in other areas of the business to make sure the company is not only compliant but that Guardsman collaborates and communicates well together to ensure good consumer outcomes, working as one team with the same aspirations and goals.

Commenting on her appointment, Guardsman said: “In response to the evolving regulatory landscape and our commitment to serving both retail partners and customers, the Guardsman UK team has strengthened its compliance efforts by appointing a new Risk and Compliance Manager.

“We are excited to welcome Mandy Coates, who joined us at the beginning of August. Shes brings a wealth of experience from the financial services industry, where she has built an impressive career. Her deep knowledge of the sector is a valuable asset, and we are delighted to have her on board.”