Head of Product Strategy named at HUB24

Wealth management platform provider HUB24 has announced the appointment of George Deva as head of product strategy for the firm, effective November 2016.

In this role, Deva is responsible for building and expanding the platform product suite and increasing HUB24's focus on the stockbroking and private wealth management markets.

Deva has over 20 years' experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining HUB24, he served as Ord Minnett's head of platform, product and sales, and before that held management roles with State Street.

Deva is one of four new appointees as HUB24 reaches $5 billion in funds under administration and expands its team. The other appointees are: Anne McDonnell as head of marketing, effective late 2016; and Damon Fenner as group financial controller and Jerome Swindon as senior BDM in Victoria, both effective April 2017.

HUB24 managing director, Andrew Alcock, said: "The appointments of George, Anne, Damon and Jerome will be instrumental in ensuring we keep evolving and responding to the demands of the industry. We are very focused on ensuring we have the best talent in our business to maximise additional growth opportunities."