AMP makes GM hire as it targets financial advisers
AMP has appointed Lisa Sorgini as general manager for wealth distribution.
As part of AMP’s wealth management business, she had been acting in the role since February but would take up the permanent role with immediate effect.
Her focus would extend to strengthening AMP’s relationship with the advice community including growing the platform and expanding the product reach in the external financial advice market.
AMP’s director of platforms, Edwina Maloney, said: “Lisa is a highly experienced leader and deeply respected in the market, and we’re delighted she’s accepted this important role. She’s leading a highly motivated Wealth Distribution team, intent on ensuring advisers across the market recognise the quality and value of our products and platforms for their businesses and clients”.
Sorgini said: “With the ongoing investments in the North platform, an expanding managed portfolio range and a new market leading retirement solution set to be launched later in the year, it’s an exciting time for AMP. The Team and look forward to continuing to meet and engage with advisers, where we know there is a growing appreciation for the quality of AMP’s wealth offers”.
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