Perkovic quits Count
Long-serving Count Financial chief executive Marianne Perkovic has announced she will leave the group, effective today.
Perkovic has been with the company for more than 11 years and has led the group since 2006.
Count executive chairman and former chief Barry Lambert will now act as chief executive of the listed financial services group until a replacement is appointed.
Count's statement to the Australian Securities Exchange said Perkovic was leaving the group to pursue another opportunity within the financial services industry.
Update: Perkovic has accepted the role of general manager of distribution for Colonial First State (CFS). Perkovic will step into the role in January, taking on the the responsibilities held by Paul Barrett until the recent restructure that saw him move to head up the group's advice businesses.
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