AZ NGA appoints Jodie Blackledge as Group Chief Financial Officer

Jodie Blackledge

Professional services group, AZ NGA, has appointed experienced financial services leader, Jodie Blackledge, to the role of Group Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Group Chief Executive Officer, Paul Barrett.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Jodie join AZ NGA at this important time for the business, as we focus on accelerating growth, expanding our range of services, and achieving our ambitious goals and targets,” Barrett said.

“Jodie will be working closely with me and the executive team to leverage our commercial finance capabilities and drive sustainable value for employees, clients and shareholders.”

Previously, Blackledge was Group Chief Executive Officer of national private wealth firm, Fitzpatricks Financial Group. She joined Fitzpatricks in 2018 and held a number of roles including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to Fitzpatricks, Blackledge was Chief Financial Officer at AUB Group Limited and Chief Financial Officer at The Trust Company.

“AZ NGA, in partnership with quality accounting and advice businesses, is investing in the future of the sector, and I’m excited to be part of that and make a meaningful contribution going forward,” Blackledge said.

“The financial advice sector has transformed over the last 5-7 years, with the exit of the banks and the larger institutions and the rise of professional advisers. The investment AZ NGA is making in the industry will shape the future of advice for the next generation of advisers and clients.”

Blackledge is a Chartered Accountant and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a Non-executive Director of the Women’s Housing Company, a not-for-profit organisation that provides housing and support to vulnerable women and children.