Plan B Group Holdings (Plan B) has made its first strategic hire under new Chief Executive Officer Mr Andrew Black. The appointment of industry executive Mr Paul Cramer in the position of Group Executive – Product and Distribution is a first step in a targeted expansion strategy for Plan B.
Mr Black welcomed the arrival of Mr Cramer, who will lead the firm’s critical areas of wealth management (advice) product and business development.
“I am pleased to be able to attract an executive of Paul’s calibre to the team, and look forward to Plan B capitalising on the growth and development opportunities ahead of us. In talking to all of our advisers and staff in recent weeks I am even more confident that Plan B is uniquely placed to grow both as a business and a high quality advice provider to clients,” said Mr Black.
Mr Cramer brings a distinguished track record with a number of quality financial services brands, including MLC, William Buck and Macquarie Private Wealth. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has held specialist senior management, sales management and business development roles.
“I am delighted to be joining Plan B and returning to my roots in the financial advice sector,” said Mr Cramer. “The current environment in Australia supports the premise that holistic, ethical advice will continue to rise to the top, supported with quality financial products that are in the best interests of the client.”
Mr Cramer will officially start with Plan B on 21 November 2011.
