VFMC names new COO

Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), has announced the appointment of Sally Collins as chief operating officer, effective 15 May 2017.

Collins joins from MLC's Wealth business, where she was chief operating officer, and NAB's Business Bank where she led multiple functions to deliver improvements across customer experience, investment processes, data and analytics, and technology enabled transformation. Prior to joining NAB, Collins was at CBA, Colonial First State and AXA in senior leadership roles in distribution, investment operations, business improvement and HR.

VFMC has also announced the appointment of Russell Clarke as chief investment officer, effective 15 May 2017.

Commenting on the appointments, chief executive officer, Lisa Gray, said: "One of VFMC's great strengths is the depth and breadth of its team. Our clients have been delighted with the continued strong investment returns and Russell and Sally will only add to that momentum."

Collins replaced former COO, Brett Davidson, who left VFMC in December 2016 to take on a role with Yarra Capital Management.