Count’s Lane moves to Perpetual



Count Financial chief executive, David Lane has been appointed as Group Executive, Perpetual Investments.
Perpetual announced the appointment today, stating Lane would take up his position effective 10 April.
The appointment was confirmed by Perpetual chief executive, Geoff Lloyd who described Lane as having an impressive depth and breadth of experience across asset management, investment banking and all aspects of wealth management.
Prior to joining Count, Lane was CBA's General Manager of Strategic Development in the Wealth Management Division which included CBA's asset management, platform, advice and insurance businesses.
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