Synchron, Australia’s leading non-institutionally aligned licensee, has announced the appointment of Gee Vas to the role of State Manager for Queensland.
The appointment follows on from the announcement of the retirement of current State Manager Gerry Porter, made at yesterday’s Synchron PD Day in Brisbane.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Gee’s calibre and experience joining the Synchron family and look forward to seeing her continue the outstanding work done by Gerry Porter in Queensland,” said Mr Trapnell.
Gerry Porter has been a Synchron adviser for 15 years and Queensland State Manager since January 2009. He is responsible for Queensland now being the licensee’s second largest state; increasing the number of Synchron representatives from 20 to 115. Mr Porter was awarded the prestigious Michael Murphy Award in 2015 from the Association of Financial Advisers.
Formerly a Business Development Manager with Zurich, Ms Vas has a decade of experience in both investments and insurance, and has also previously held roles with TAL and Aviva Australia (since acquired by MLC Limited).
“I’ve worked closely with Synchron over the last six years and so I’m delighted to now be joining their amazing team,” said Ms Vas. “I’m passionate about the financial services industry, especially risk insurance, and look forward to cultivating strong relationships with advisers and sales executives, while continuing the growth of Synchron in Queensland.”
