AMP has confirmed the appointment of James Georgeson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 3 February 2020.
Mr Georgeson was appointed AMP’s Acting CFO in August 2019. He will now formally join AMP’s group leadership team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Francesco De Ferrari. The appointment follows an external and internal search to find a CFO that best aligned with AMP’s requirements.
Mr Georgeson has extensive experience in senior finance roles. Prior to his role as Acting CFO, he was Deputy Chief Financial Officer of AMP. He has also served as the CFO of AMP’s Australian wealth management business and CFO of AMP New Zealand.
AMP Chief Executive Francesco De Ferrari commented: “I’m delighted to officially welcome James to the role of Chief Financial Officer. He has proved his capability in the role of Acting CFO and Deputy CFO, earning the trust of his peers, the broader organisation, and our investors. He brings the experience and deep knowledge of AMP that will help to drive the execution of our strategy as we transform into to a client-led, simpler, growth orientated business.”