AMP appoints new head of Corporate Super

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AMP Financial Services has appointed Libby Roy as Director Corporate Superannuation reporting to AMP Financial Services Managing Director Craig Meller.

Ms Roy will be responsible for driving AMP’s corporate super strategy and will work closely across all areas of the business including sales, distribution, marketing, product, pricing and investments.

Ms Roy’s appointment reflects AMP’s increased focus on retaining and attracting corporate superannuation customers during a time of significant industry change.

“Libby brings extensive experience in the financial services industry to this role and we are pleased to have her driving our corporate superannuation business,” AMP Financial Services Managing Director Craig Meller said.

“It is a particularly critical time as the industry prepares for a wide range of changes – including the introduction of MySuper default options for superannuation.  We want to ensure we are well-placed to implement these changes successfully for our business and customers,” Mr Meller added.

AMP’s corporate super team previously reported into Strategic Marketing and Sales.

Ms Roy brings to the role significant experience in financial services, most recently as Acting Multiport Managing Director. Prior to that she was General Manager of ipac Financial Planning with responsibility for ipac’s in-house and equity partner network of approximately 150 advisers with more than $5 billion in funds under advice. Ms Roy has more than 17 years’ experience across a number of industries in Australia and the United States.  She was the General Manager of American Express Travel across Asia Pacific.  She has held a range of positions in financial services including general management, marketing, product development, and operations as well as working for Booz as a strategy consultant. Ms Roy’s appointment is effective 30 July 2012.

13 July 2012