OMF announces the appointment of new chief executive officer
OM Financial Limited (OMF) announced the immediate appointment of Matt Blackwell to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
OM Financial Limited (OMF) announced the immediate appointment of Matt Blackwell to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
Matt has been a key member of the OMF executive and leadership team since October 2014 where he has played a critical role in executing OMF's online strategy through the development and distribution of OMF's online trading platforms.
In announcing Matt's appointment, OMF Chairman Colin Churchouse said "The Board is delighted to appoint Matt to the role of Chief Executive and Managing Director. Matt's extensive experience in the New Zealand and international markets combined with his proven management skills will add significant value to our firm.
We are looking forward to working with him to drive the business forward to new heights." With the expansion into new territories and the delivery of a new platform on the horizon, Matt is excited about the opportunity to lead OMF into the future. "The financial industry is rapidly evolving and this will present OMF with many opportunities for future growth and expansion.
I look forward to working with our talented staff to realise these opportunities" Matt commented. Matt has an extensive background in the financial markets spanning 20 years. He joined OMF after returning to New Zealand from Asia where he held a number of executive positions, most recently the role of Managing Director at Deutsche Bank in Singapore.
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OMF announces the appointment of new chief executive officer
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