Cromwell tackles operations
Property and funds manager Cromwell Group has appointed former Australian Rugby Union general manager Pat Howard to the role of chief operations officer.
Commenting on the appointment, Cromwell executive chairman Paul Weightman said Howard brings the necessary skills and experience to drive operational performance of the company.
“[Howard] brings a wide range of skills to the role including the necessary experience in process and system management to drive the operational performance of the group,” he said.
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