Equity Trustees announces MD departure

Equity Trustees has announced the departure of managing director of six years, Robin Burns, effective 1 July 2016. Burns is currently on extended sick leave.

In a statement listing Burns' accomplishments as CEO, including the acquisition and integration of ANZ Trustees in 2014, EQT chair Tony Killen summed up by saying: "On behalf of the Board, our shareholders and staff, we extend to Robin our appreciation for his leadership of the Group during a very important and transformational period in its long life and [for his many achievements]. We wish him the best for the future."

Michael J O'Brien, a non-executive director of EQT since July 2014, has been appointed executive director responsible for the management of the company, effective immediately,