knowIT expands following Strategy Steps acquisition


In the wake of its October acquisition of Strategy Steps, knowIT Group has created three new roles to enhance its technical expertise and content production and management capabilities.
The company announced last week that Tony Negline had been appointed technical editor, Kevin Conlon had been appointed to head the CPD program and Jacquie Hayes had been appointed to manage content.
Negline is principal at Financial and Technical Solutions and is also head of superannuation at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Conlon is managing partner at ACTIVE Knowledge and was most recently chief executive of the peak equity release body, SEQUAL.
Hayes has over 20 years' experience in financial journalism and media relations, most recently as a columnist for Fairfax Media.
Commenting on the appointments, knowIt Group chief executive, Wayne Wilson said they brought a high level of expertise to knowIT Group and its Desk Caddie online tool offering.
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