New director for CBA advice board
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has appointed Robert Bransby as a non-executive director to the Board of Advice Companies — Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited, BW Financial Advice Limited, Financial Wisdom Limited and Count Financial Limited.
Bransby has close to 25 years of experience working across various financial and health service organisations and is the current managing director of HBF Health Limited.
The Advice Companies independent chair, Anne Templeman-Jones said that Bransby's appointment would lead CBA in a new direction.
"We are delighted to welcome Rob to the Board of Advice Companies," she said.
"His experience and skills will bring a new perspective and assist in the success of our strategy."
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