After an extensive search the IOOF-owned Shadforth Financial Group (SFG) has announced the appointment of Angus Benbow as the new SFG Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Benbow will join Shadforth next month from News Corp Australia, where he is currently a General Manager.
Prior to this he held senior leadership roles at Perpetual (focusing on high net worth client segments), Booz and Company and was an officer in the Royal Australian Navy.
IOOF Managing Director, Chris Kelaher said IOOF was delighted to have attracted a candidate of Mr Benbow’s calibre.
“Angus’ financial services, business strategy and general leadership experience, together with his high net worth expertise make him a superb fit for this role.
“His brief is to embrace this consistently performing business and talented team and help lead Shadforth to a new level of accomplishment,” he said.
Mr Kelaher paid tribute to the strong contribution of previous CEO Nick Bedding who left SFG in late August for a career break, after seven years at the helm of the company and almost a year helping it transition to a member of the IOOF Group.