June 01, 2020
Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) has today announced the appointment of David Zammit to the role of General Manager, Distribution, effective 1 June 2020 following the departure of Neill Rose-Innes.
The General Manager, Distribution provides direction, leadership and coaching to the Mortgage Choice Franchise Recruitment and State Management teams to ensure they are positioned, both in function and structure, to deliver on franchise network growth.
Mortgage Choice Chief Executive Officer Susan Mitchell said, “I would like to thank Neill for his contribution to Mortgage Choice over the last twelve years. He has played a significant role in the strategic evolution of the business over the years and his authentic style has allowed him to build strong relationships at Mortgage Choice and within the wider industry. I wish Neill all the best in his new journey.”
David Zammit has held various roles in financial services over fourteen years, which has seen him work in small boutique firms and multinational corporations. In his most recent role, he was the Head of Banking and Wealth Management Distribution at CitiBank.
Ms Mitchell said, “David’s appointment comes at a critical time, as we gear up for a new era in the broking industry. We have made it a priority to invest time and resources into building a competitive and ever-evolving technology and compliance offering to support our network for Best Interests Duty.
“We are excited for David to join us and bring his wealth of experience to Mortgage Choice. During his time at CitiBank, client satisfaction rose to an all time high, leading the business to achieve record volumes across mortgages, investments and FX transactions. I believe that David’s understanding of the lending industry and ever changing regulatory environment will help to position Mortgage Choice and its franchisees for the changes that lie ahead,” said Ms Mitchell.
Mr Zammit says, “I’m thrilled to be joining this iconic Australian brand and to drive Mortgage Choice to reach new milestones after nearly thirty years of helping Australians realise their financial goals. I have a deep passion for building and growing successful businesses, both large and small. I look forward to building strong relationships across the franchise network and learning first hand from its experienced franchisees what they need in order to be successful and grow their businesses and to drive the change required to deliver to those needs.
“I have always believed in the strong value proposition of the broking channel and its ability to put the customer first, which makes me optimistic about the future. I have seen the industry undergo tremendous growth over the years and I believe there is much more to come.” concluded Mr Zammit.
