Count Financial has announced that Adrian Hondros has been appointed as its newest director as Bruce Foy retires, bringing 35 years of corporate experience to the role.
Most recently, Hondros was chief executive at Porter Davis Homes, a Melbourne-based construction company. Prior to that, he was executive general manager at Commonwealth Bank’s private bank division, where he chaired the investment committee and the Commonwealth Private Limited board.
He had also held senior leadership roles in the financial planning divisions at NAB, MLC and IOOF.
As part of his board appointment, Hondros would serve as chair of the Count Financial investment committee and also as a member of the Count Financial audit and risk committee.
Hondros’ appointment would take effect from 1 August, coinciding with the retirement of Bruce Foy from the Count financial board, after nearly three years’ service as a director. Prior to that, Foy also served as a director for Total Financial Solutions, a CountPlus-owned licensee.
CountPlus CEO, Hugh Humphrey, said the appointment was a fantastic addition to the Count financial board.
“Adrian’s resume clearly speaks for itself and I’m delighted that he has joined our board of directors. His experience in financial services and history of delivering strategic leadership will be vital in continuing our success and supporting our national community of member firms.”
Count Financial board chair, Mark Rantall, paid tribute to the important role Foy played in the transformation of Count Financial since the change of ownership in 2019.
“The need for leadership during a period of transition can’t be underestimated. Bruce brought wisdom, experience and tremendous insight to our business when we needed it the most.
“He also brought maturity to our investment philosophy and as a result, our advisers now have access to a wider range of products and services to support their clients’ best interests. We are grateful for Bruce’s contribution and wish him all the best for the future.”
