Challenger has announced the appointment of Angela Murphy as chief executive distribution, product and marketing, effective immediately.
Murphy - who first joined Challenger in February 2012 as part of the executive team in the role of executive general manager, human resources - has served as Challenger's chief operating officer for distribution, product and marketing since February 2017.
Chief executive officer designate Richard Howes said of her new appointment: "We are fortunate to have such a high calibre internal successor to this key role. Angela brings a deep understanding of our business, commercial acumen and strong leadership experience demonstrated over the past seven years at Challenger, including as a member of our Leadership Team."
Murphy succeeds Howes who will commence in his new role as CEO and managing director in January 2019.