Geoff Lloyd to depart Perpetual
Geoff Lloyd is to depart as managing director and chief executive of Perpetual Limited.
The company has announced Lloyd’s departure to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), stating he will step down on 30 June, next year.
Confirming the departure, Perpetual chairman, Tony D’Aloisio said Lloyd’s replacement would be appointed following consideration of internal candidates together with an external search.
“Geoff will continue in the role of CEO until 30 June and then remain available for handover to his successor,” he said.
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