Based in the company’s Melbourne office, Mr Sammartino will “take an active role and will work with superannuation clients across the breadth of Rice Warner’s services”, the company said.
“Lee is a perfect fit for Rice Warner and our clients. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge; he will be an invaluable asset to our team,” said Rice Warner head of client relationships Steve Freeborn.
Mr Sammartino’s experience in the superannuation, banking and private sectors runs over 18 years, during which time he has held a number of senior roles.
Rice Warner said Mr Sammartino “will prove to be an invaluable asset” due to his knowledge of the industry, describing him as “a creative and commercially-minded thinker with diverse senior leadership experience”.
In his new role, Mr Sammartino will work with clients to improve member engagement, operational efficiency, and products and solutions.