Ignition Advice appoints business development lead

Ignition Advice has appointed ex-AFA partnerships lead Rob Coulter as its new business development director.

Coulter has been the general manager of partnership for the Association of Financial Advisers for the last two years. He was previously the head of corporate development at AMP Advice and held senior BDM roles with BT, ING, and MLC.

Commenting on his appointment, Coulter said, "I have for a considerable period of time believed that digital advice is a key ingredient to helping more Australians access safe, compliant and affordable advice. I believe that there is a real convergence of purpose with industry, government and regulators all demonstrating a desire to deliver safe, compliant and affordable advice."

Coulter's appointment comes on the back of strong business growth and a Series B capital raise by Morgan Stanley.

Ignition Advice co-founder Mark Fordree said, "We are pleased to welcome Robert Coulter to Ignition's growing global team. Ignition continues to attract world-class digital advice experts. We look forward to maintaining this momentum with strong staff recruitment throughout 2021."

Coulter's appointment is effective immediately.