Ballast looks to partnerships
Perth-based financial services provider, Ballast, has moved to increase its business development presence with the appointment of Kevin Frost as Manager, Strategic Partnerships.
Commenting on the appointment, Ballast general manager Frank Paratore said Frost's role would include the identification of strategic partnerships.
He said Frost was already working on a major partnership, with an announcement expected in coming weeks.
Paratore said Frost has extensive experience in the mortgage industry.
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