Australian Ethical appoints new board member


Australian Ethical Investment has appointed Michael Monaghan, a former StatePlus’ managing director, as its new non-executive director to the board, effective 22 September.
Monaghan has more than 30 years of experience across investment, consulting and leadership roles in the financial services organisations both in Australia and internationally.
Prior to this, he also held a number of different roles at Intech Investment Consultants, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deutsche Bank, IBM and Lend Lease Corporation.
Monaghan is also currently deputy chair of HammondCare and a non-executive director of Alpha Vista Financial Services.
Commenting on his appointment, Australian Ethical’s chairman, Steve Gibbs, said: “Michael is a highly credentialed director who will work to further the company’s mission”.
“The board looks forward to working with him.”
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