Interactive investor (ii), the UK’s second largest digital investment platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Veichmanis as non-executive director, with immediate effect.

John has been the chief marketing officer at online luxury marketplace Farfetch since 2015, holding responsibility for brand marketing and global demand generation. In the course of his 20-year career, he has also held senior roles at a number of leading digital and technology businesses, including Expedia, Skype, Apple and Dell.

Commenting on John’s appointment, Hugo Van Vredenburch, chairman of interactive investor, said, “I am delighted to welcome John to the interactive investor Board.  He brings a wealth of digital and marketing experience, which will be invaluable as we continue to build the UK’s best retail investment platform for the engaged investor.”

John added, “interactive investor provides a very exciting, flat-fee proposition in an industry that is primed for growth through innovative and focused digital solutions. I am looking forward to working with the strong board and executive team already in place to support the business in its next stages of growth.”