Yorkshire-based anti-money laundering firm SmartSearch has promoted a new vice president of professional services sales.
Tom Dockerty joined as one of the Ilkley-based company’s first sales executives almost 11 years ago. He subsequently became sales manager and then head of professional services sales in June 2021.
In his new role, Dockerty will take strategic ownership of the department, as well as leading in-depth reviews and coaching to support and progress his team. He will lead a group of five direct salespeople, all of whom have tenures spanning three to eight years with the company.
Dockerty will also work with Zowie Lees-Howell, the new VP of enterprise sales to continue SmartSearch’s expansion into banking, crypto, gaming, utilities and wider financial services.
Tom Dockerty said: “For almost 11 years, I’ve been proud to play my part in the growth of the business, helping to establish SmartSearch as a market leader for digital compliance. I’m thrilled to be continuing my journey with SmartSearch, taking on a more strategic role to help drive this talented department and fantastic company forward.
“While the company has grown and advanced massively over the past decade, the ambition, ethos and vision remains absolutely the same; to deliver a quality digital solution that helps firms stay compliant and mitigate the risk of money laundering and financial crime. Whether it’s a ‘one-man-band’ or a company with thousands of employees, that risk is very real – especially in the current climate.”
Martin Cheek, managing director of SmartSearch, added: “Tom is a tremendous example of the talent and expertise available at SmartSearch, as well as the longevity found across our team. We are firm believers in providing opportunities for our team to develop and reach their full potential, creating opportunities to advance from entry-level positions to senior roles just like this one.
“This is great news for our customers, ensuring their compliance needs are safeguarded by our award-winning platform and the experience of our team. We wish Tom well in this exciting new role.”
