Perpetual names new CFO
Financial services group Perpetual has announced the appointment of Roger Burrows as its new chief financial officer.
Burrows succeeds John Nesbitt, who will remain with Perpetual as group executive of the private wealth division.
Commenting on the appointment, Perpetual chief David Deverall said Burrows is a good fit with the firm, having more than 25 years finance experience in industries including property, IT, manufacturing and financial services, where he most recently headed finance at Lend Lease.
“His past achievements show he has an obvious passion to contribute to the success of the company and I look forward to welcoming him to Perpetual,” Deverall said.
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