Deakin appoints manager for Queensland
Deakin Financial Serviceshas appointed Bill Crawford to the position of State manager for Queensland.
Crawford, previously CommInsure’s Queensland State manager, will start in mid January and will be responsible for establishing the Deakin state office and supporting the distribution network in Queensland.
Deakin general manager sales and marketing, Graeme Hyland, says Crawford’s appointment further strengthens the Deakin management and support structure.
“Crawford has an operational background and understanding of the distribution of financial products and services and will be a significant addition to our management team,” Hyland says.
Deakin is also looking to appoint a manager for its New South Wales operations, and until an appointment is made, Crawford will also be responsible for this state.
Crawford has worked within the financial services sector for over 30 years, and has gained senior management, operational and distribution experience with a number of organizations including City Mutual, Legal & General, Colonial and CBA/CommInsure.
The appointment of Crawford is in line with Deakin’s business objective of expanding its distribution to 200 advisers nationally in 2003, Hyland says.
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