Centrepoint Group Exec, Investment Solutions to step down after 13 years

Centrepoint Alliance (Centrepoint) has announced the resignation of Mat Walker, group executive for investment solutions, effective August 2017. This will include his departure from the role of managing director of the Group's investment management business, Ventura Investment Management, and the platform services area of the business.

Walker has 28 years' industry experience in executive management roles. Before joining Centrepoint, he was head of distribution and then managing director of Norwich Union Navigator, and was also a director of Norwich Union Life Australia.

Commenting on Walker's time with the firm, Centrepoint managing director, John de Zwart, said: "Mat has been with Centrepoint for nearly 13 years and has played an integral role on our executive team, responsible for the Investment Solutions division of our business. During this time, he has overseen the growth in our funds under management and administration (FUMA) to more than $3b."

Of his resignation, Walker added: "It's been a difficult decision given all we've achieved and how much I have enjoyed working with the Centrepoint team, community and stakeholders. If the timing is right, I look forward to continuing my association, albeit in a different form."