Misys, the UK software provider, has appointed Charles Bryant as director of the financial services division.

Bryant joined Misys in April 1999 as corporate development officer, and prior to that he worked in the mergers and acquisitions department at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB). Bryant will have board level responsibilities. He will be using his investment banking skills in his new role, as he will be preparing the life and pensions businesses for a flotation within two years. He will also be working on the expansion plan set out by Misys on July 18.