Mortgage aggregator AFG has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board.
Melanie Kiely and Jane Muirsmith will join AFG as non-executive directors, bringing with them a wealth of experience across the public and private sectors.
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Ms Kiely has more than 25 years’ experience in health care, financial services and consulting in Australia, Europe and South Africa, and has held a number of board positions in the financial services and health sectors.
She is currently the executive general manager of social care at Silver Chain Group, and is also a non-executive director at Black Dog Institute and Intework.
Ms Muirsmith is the managing director of digital and marketing advisory service Lennox Hill, and is a non-executive director of Healthdirect Australia. She also held senior roles, including head of digital and executive manager of deposits, at Bankwest from 2009 to 2013.
AFG chairman Tony Gill said he was pleased to welcome Ms Kiely and Ms Muirsmith to the group, adding that their combined skills and insights on financial services, digital technology, marketing and strategy development would be invaluable to the board.
“AFG is fortunate to be able to gain access to the extensive experience of our new board members,” Mr Gill said.
“The appointment of Jane and Melanie brings diversity of thought and internationally-informed experience to the AFG board. Both are well-placed to guide and support our talented executive team and they will bring valuable strategic insights to the AFG board."
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