SuperConcepts appoints new technology head

SuperConcepts has announced that Brad Ackermann, current executive manager of software development, will succeed Kurt Groeneveld as chief technology officer (CTO), effective 2 January 2019.

In a statement, the firm said that Ackermann had been "mentored by Groeneveld for almost 15 years since the pair began work together in 2003, including collaborating on the prototype for SMSF accounting software, SuperMate."

Groeneveld developed SuperMate at his firm, SuperCorp, which was acquired by AMP in 2015 as part of AMP's SMSF business. In January 2016, AMP SMSF was rebranded to SuperConcepts.

SuperConcepts CEO, Natasha Fenech, said of Ackermann's appointment: "Brad brings deep experience in transforming legacy applications into cloud solutions within the Financial Services sector, and he's a proven leader of product and operational teams with an excellent track record in improving productivity, quality and customer satisfaction."

Groeneveld added: "It's been a pleasure to watch Brad grow and to see SuperConcepts thrive, and now is the time for me to pass the torch and explore other ideas I have both locally and overseas for the next stage of my life."

Note: Groeneveld confirmed in July that he would not be renewing his three-year contract.