Paragem appoints GM to support growth

Paragem, a subsidiary of HUB24, has appointed Craig Kouimanis as their new general manager of practice development to expand support for advisers in their network.

Kouimanis has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, including more than eight years with Securitor as a state manager. There, he grew and maintained the community of the advice business and lead a high-level leadership program for advice business owners and leaders. It was this experience, leading high-performing teams and focus on strategic growth that Paragem managing director Nathan Jacobsen said made Kouimanis the right person to grow their network.

"Paragem is striking a chord with advisers who are looking for a licensee who lists, acts and supports them and their businesses as they continue to evolve their practices," said Jacobsen. "We have a high calibre network at Paragem and Craig's appointment reflects the business needs of our advisers and a further investment in our offer."

Kouimanis will look after practice coaching and relationship management while maintaining a professional development program for advisers. This will include compliance coaching and running the investment committee.

Before joining Securitor, Kouimanis was a financial planning manager with CBA and a BDM with Colonial First State.

Paragem is a boutique licensee that partners with advisers to grow sustainable, profitable businesses.