Implemented Portfolios appoints Independent Director

Managed discretionary accounts provider, Implemented Portfolios, has announced the appointment of David Plumb as an independent board director.

Plumb joins Implemented Portfolios with experience gained as chair of the superannuation trustee board at Westpac / BT Westpac and as chair of Allianz Retire+ (a joint venture between Allianz and Pimco issuing specialist retirement products). He also serves on the board of iCare.

Implemented Portfolios has also announced the appointment of Naomi Christopher as national manager, marketing and communications. Christopher was previously the communications manager at Midwinter Financial Services.

In welcoming Christopher and Plumb, Implemented Portfolios' chief executive and chair Greg Kirk said: "Both appointments will add significant specialist skills to the Board and the Executive, at a critical time in the evolution of our business."

The firm flagged that following a period of accelerated growth it is also preparing "for some major upcoming projects and potential announcements."