Andrew Gale departs Count Financial
Count chief Andrew Gale has announced his departure from the dealer group, having resigned from his roles as chief executive officer, managing director and director.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) general manager for strategic development in wealth management David Lane will assume Gale's role, effective immediately.
Prior to joining CBA, Lane was chief operating officer for Neuberger Berman's hedge fund business, with more than 13 years' experience in investment banking in New York, London and Sydney.
Former executive chairman and founder of Count Financial, Barry Lambert, thanked Gale for his contribution to Count over the past 20 months.
"Count appreciates Andrew's work during difficult market conditions and his leadership of the company during the transaction with CBA," the group said. "Count wishes Andrew all the best in his future endevours."
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Milana Pokrajac
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