IOOF expands advice team
Wealth manager IOOF has appointed Leanne Gregory-Aylett to a newly-created senior role of general manager advice delivery.
She would be responsible for delivering critical functions for licensees, including advice systems and technology, advice innovation, IOOF advice academy, adviser marketing and events, operations and training and advice research.
Gregory-Aylett had more than 20 years of experience across the financial services sector and a successful track record in advice, wealth management, banking and superannuation.
She was also a founding member of Financial Executive Women (FEW), an organisation where women mentored other women to reach their career potential.
Prior to this, she held a number of key roles which included general manager at MLC Business Solutions, general manager of retail sales for ME Bank, director of aligned channels business development for AMP Financial and non-executive board director for Aftercare.
“Most recently, Leanne has been consulting on a range of strategic assignments. She brings a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and a passion for creating value for advisers and their clients,” IOOF’s general manager advice, Darren Whereat, said.
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