AMP has confirmed that Kate Gordon – the wealth giant’s head of corporate governance – has been appointed company secretary effective from last Friday (4 March).
Ms Gordon first joined the company in June 2020 as its senior company secretary and senior legal counsel and previously worked at Henry Davis York (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
AMP’s group general counsel since May 2018, David Cullen, has also been appointed as company secretary.
Mr Cullen has previously served as AMP’s group company secretary and general counsel, governance.
Ms Gordon and Mr Cullen will take over the position from Marissa Bendyk who stepped down on Friday.
The news comes after AMP Wealth reported a $252 million loss for the full 2021 financial year.
AMP Bank saw its underlying net profit after tax expand by 38 per cent to $153 million, while Australian Wealth Management’s total assets under management (AUM) increased 8 per cent to $134 billion on the back of improved investment markets and a reduction in net cash outflows.
Neil Griffiths
Neil is the Deputy Editor of the wealth titles, including ifa and InvestorDaily.
Neil is also the host of the ifa show podcast.
