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Highlights
Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) confirms Suzanne Evans as new chief financial officer
Chris Green to shift to advisory role before leaving the company later in the year
Evans brings leadership experience from First Sentier Investors and other major firms
Financial services company Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT), part of the ASX 200 index, has announced a leadership transition within its executive team. The company operates in asset management, financial advisory, and trustee services, and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the broader indices tracking the nation’s top performing firms.
Perpetual confirmed the appointment of Suzanne Evans as its new chief financial officer, a move aligned with the group’s ongoing strategic focus and operational realignment.
Incoming CFO Brings Industry Experience
Suzanne Evans joins Perpetual from First Sentier Investors, where she held the role of chief financial and strategy officer. With a background spanning prominent positions at Lendlease and Challenger, Evans brings extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy, and organisational leadership. Her previous responsibilities included oversight of financial planning, strategic development, and structural reforms in complex business environments.
Evans will officially assume her duties in the coming months, as Perpetual continues refining its business model and cost frameworks in response to evolving market conditions and corporate objectives.
Departure of Long-Standing CFO Chris Green
Outgoing chief financial officer Chris Green, who has served in the role since the late 2010s, will remain with Perpetual in an advisory capacity through part of the year to facilitate a smooth transition. His departure marks the end of a tenure that included major corporate initiatives, acquisitions, and internal restructuring.
Green’s continued presence in an advisory role aims to support continuity as the executive leadership team integrates Evans into the firm’s operational and financial functions.
Organisational Focus on Transformation and Efficiency
Perpetual’s managing director and chief executive Bernard Reilly welcomed the appointment, highlighting the firm’s intent to drive efficiency and reinforce its financial governance structure. The new appointment comes during the rollout of a refreshed operating model, aimed at delivering streamlined services across the company's investment, wealth management, and trustee platforms.
The executive reshuffle reflects a broader trend among ASX 200 listed entities to adapt leadership roles in alignment with long-term strategy and evolving stakeholder expectations.
Broader Sector Movement and Executive Mobility
The financial services sector has recently witnessed increased movement in leadership roles, as firms respond to economic, regulatory, and technological shifts. Companies in the asset management space are recalibrating their executive structures to ensure agility and alignment with operational performance goals.
Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT), as a longstanding participant in the local investment landscape, continues to adjust its leadership framework to meet organisational priorities and sector demands. The appointment of Suzanne Evans adds to the growing list of senior executives transitioning between top-tier financial entities in Australia.
