Westpac appoints acting general manager, advice
Westpac has appointed Ashley Stewart as acting general manager of advice to lead the transformation of the bank’s advice business, and the transition activities with Viridian Advisory, effective 1 May.
The appointment followed Jane Watts’ move to general manager Westpac Retail and Premium Bank.
Stewart has been with the Westpac Group since 2011 and has served as National Head of BT Group Licensees (which includes Magnitude and Securitor) since June 2018, whilst also Head of Westpac’s Private Wealth businesses in Victoria and South Australia, the firm said.
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