Commercialisation Director appointed for Mercer LifetimePlus

Mercer has announced the appointment of Ric Lamont to the role of commercialisation director for its new retirement income product, Mercer LifetimePlus (MLP).

In this role, effective 1 September 2016, Lamont is responsible for accelerating MLP's take-up and growth.

Lamont joins from Rachael Robertson Pty Ltd where he was partner - business development, responsible for marketing strategies, intellectual property development, sales and business platform development

He has worked broadly with the Higher Education, Research and Government sectors and has 20 years' practical leadership experience and 12 years' consulting experience.

Commenting on his new role, Lamont said: "We have an outstanding team here at Mercer. We're passionate about helping Australians solve the primary challenge of our increased longevity - that is - living longer than our superannuation money lasts! Mercer Lifetime Plus puts a floor under retiree's income so they can perhaps even be a bit more adventurous in their early retirement confident in the knowledge they will have income until the end."