Haywood Securities Inc. has appointed Daniel Brooks as CEO of its UK subsidiary, Haywood Securities UK Ltd.

Originally from the U.S., Brooks has lived in Europe for the past 25 years. He has advised and helped finance more than 400 junior resource companies in the UK and Europe during that period. Most recently, he served as CEO and director for another boutique firm in London. He earned a degree in International Economics in 1982 and is fluent in French.

“Daniel is exactly who we were looking for to head up our London office,” said Rob Blanchard, president of Haywood Securities Inc., in a news release. “Timing is always crucial to any success and we are fortunate that Daniel was in a position to accept our offer.”

“We are looking to the future with great expectations, particularly with regard to our London office,” said John Tognetti, chair of Haywood Securities. “Haywood is a strong and competitive organization and we welcome Daniel to our remarkable pool of talented professionals.”