Aurora appoints new COO
Aurora Funds Management Limited has expanded its management team with a new appointment of Ben Norman to the position of the company’s chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately.
Norman, who is a chartered accountant, joined from Ernst & Young’s Transaction Advisory Services division where he worked for over nine years in the area of due diligence, performance improvement, restructuring, turnaround, financial modelling and transaction integration engagements with clients across all industry sectors.
Prior to this, he held a senior finance role with gas transmission business, Epic Energy where he was responsible for overall financial control and compliance.
Aurora’s managing director, John Patton, said: “We are delighted to have secured the services of a very senior and experienced industry professional to Aurora’s management team.
“Ben Norman’s extensive professional and industry experience will be a valuable addition to Aurora’s capabilities.”
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