Peter Dinham
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 09:58
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Australian superannuation and investment software vendor, Financial Synergy, has appointed a new chief executive to head up its business just 15 months after appointing its now departing CEO.
Financial Synergy chairman and founder, David
Orford, said Phillip Campbell had been appointed to the position,
replacing outgoing CEO Ken Galbraith.
Galbraith had only been in the job since February last year, having been with Financial Synergy for more than 14 years.
Orford said Phillip Campbell would be based at the company’s head
office in Melbourne and had been appointed after an “extensive
recruitment process to find the best person for this role.”
“Phillip has transitioned a number of SMEs to the next level of
corporate sophistication. His early experience in large public
companies and subsequently with IPOs and M&A activity will stand us
in good stead for the future.
“Phillip is a successful non-executive director of a number of
businesses, has a strong sales and customer focus and has worked with
leading edge technical companies throughout his career. His skills and
experience make him well suited to drive profitability and growth at
Financial Synergy, while delivering the best outcomes for our clients.”
Commenting on Galbraith’s departure, after just 15-months as CEO, all
Orford said was that “Ken (Galbraith) made a valuable contribution to
the organisation and we parted on good terms. We wish Ken all the best
in his future endeavours.”
On Phillip Campbell’s appointment as CEO, Orford said “Campbell
supports the company’s vision, values and strategic direction, and has
experience in driving companies through performance enhancing
initiatives that lead to long-term organisational success.”