The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has appointed Lydia Romero as its new Director of Learning.

Lydia joins the CISI in September from BPP University London where she was Head of Programmes at BPP Business School.

She was previously Academic Programme Manager at the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge and has also worked with Time Life Inc London and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

A fluent Spanish speaker, outside of work Lydia enjoys travel, particularly around Latin America, theatre and is a keen runner and cyclist.

Simon Culhane, Chartered FCSI and CISI CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Lydia to CISI. Her experience of working at a senior level with global brands across sectors will be invaluable in helping us maintain, enhance and develop our professional learning resources for both new and existing members.”

Lydia said: “I am very excited at the prospect of joining the team at CISI and look forward to building on the excellent provision the Institute offers to its growing membership body ”