Delicious Orie, the former Olympic and Commonwealth boxing medallist, has joined Attivo as he transitions into a new career in financial planning.

The two-time Team GB heavyweight champion, who won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2023 European Games, has joined Attivo’s Financial Planning Academy.

He will combine practical experience at the firm’s Cheltenham headquarters with continued study towards advanced financial planning qualifications.

Orie already holds a first-class degree in economics from Aston University and has achieved his Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS).

He is now working towards his Level 6 Advanced Diploma, with the aim of becoming a fully qualified financial planner by the end of the year.

In the longer term, he has ambitions to use his platform to promote financial education among younger audiences, combining his sporting profile with a focus on improving financial awareness.

Orie said: “The opportunity to become a professional athlete was something that I just simply could not turn down, and it enabled me to have eight great years of travelling around the world and working with people from every background imaginable.

“But I’m incredibly excited for this next chapter in my life being a part of the Attivo team.

“With a degree in Business and Economics, finance has always been something that I’ve been passionate about. Financial planning brings together everything I care about – economics and meaningful human connection.

“It’s a path where I can use my experience, discipline, and genuine interest to help people make confident decisions about their financial futures.”

Jo French, chief executive officer at Attivo, added: “Del’s enthusiasm for financial planning is clear as soon as you meet him. He’s going to be a real value add – for himself, for Attivo, and for the world of financial planning more broadly.

“The alignment and understanding Del has with lifestyle financial planning is as much about helping clients living the life they truly want to live as well as it is growing and protecting their wealth.

“He embodies everything that the Attivo brand represents and is a welcome addition to the Attivo team.”