Advantage appoints Andrew Dyos to lead people and organisational development

Advantage, a Morgan Stanley Group company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Dyos as Director of Human Resources, Learning and Development. The appointment reflects Advantageís commitment to invest in a high calibre team capable of leading and growing the business as a top UK lender.

Andrew will oversee HR and resourcing activities, staff development and training at Advantage. He will focus on helping staff develop their skills and ensure that Advantage continues to capitalise on its talent pool whilst cementing its status as a leading employer. Andrew will report directly to Mark Clarke, CEO of Advantage, and will oversee a team of HR and learning specialists.

Andrew has over 20 yearsí experience in changing, fast growing and regulated markets, having delivered results in a number of senior HR as well as operational service roles. Most recently he was HR Director at DSG Internationalís business to business mobile company where he established integrated leadership, development and HR strategies. Prior to joining DSGi, Andrew delivered exceptional increases in customer satisfaction whilst managing all of the customer service operations for O2ís business to business customers.

Mark Clarke, CEO, Advantage said: ìAndrew brings a wealth of experience from the corporate business world as well as a great passion for people. Advantage believes that his background, as well as his fresh approach to personal development, will help us grow the business organically whilst continuing to attract the very best employees in the business.î

Andrew Dyos said: ìAdvantage already has an amazing foundation talent pool within all levels and parts of the business, as well as an incredible core of staff loyalty. I firmly believe that HR should not be a department, but an integral part of the business, and itís great to be joining a company that has such a wide range of people supporting its growth. We want the Advantage team to be passionate and proud as they develop their careers here and help grow the business.î