Plan B Group Holdings (Plan B) has made its second strategic hire under new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Black, with the appointment of Mr Matt Nile as Group Executive – Operations, IT, Risk & Governance.
Mr Nile brings extensive specialist experience in the operations, IT, risk and advice space to Plan B, with particular capability in major enterprise-wide project management.
“Matt has an extraordinary track record in our industry and a demonstrated skill in bringing together the mission-critical streams of a growing business in a manner that ensures robust governance while driving organisational performance and efficiencies,” said Mr Black.
“His appointment marks another step toward our strategic goals, ensuring that at the executive level we have the skills and strengths required to execute our plans and drive efficiencies within the business – despite the challenges of a rapidly changing and at times uncertain regulatory environment.
“Many advice firms are in something of a limbo as FoFA unfolds – however that is far from the case for Plan B. Matt’s appointment is another sign of our commitment to move steadily ahead.”
Matt Nile has built a reputation as a solutions-oriented performer with a passionate approach, and one who thrives on challenges. His career highlights to date include his role at BT Financial Group where he managed the risk integration of the wealth management businesses of Westpac and St. George – one of the largest mergers in Australian corporate history. His most recent role was as Head of Program Management – Advice at BT, where he was involved in delivering efficiencies in advice and ensuring the business is risk and compliance ready. In the past he has also consulted to a number of high profile clients, in Australia and the United Kingdom. These include Aristocrat Leisure and Standard Life.
In addition to his project management expertise in financial services and wealth management, Mr Nile has a strong background in information security management including consulting on a top-ten priority UK government project.
“My skills and interests are tailor-made for this position at Plan B and I relish the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and exciting growth story,” said Mr Nile. “There is real satisfaction in putting plans into action and seeing measurable outcomes, and this role is all about doing just that. It’s great to be working in a company that has such a strong vision for the future.”
Mr Nile will commence with Plan B on Monday 9 January 2012.