Fitzpatricks appoints former CFS product exec to | Australian Markets

Australian personal wealth firm, Fitzpatricks Group, has named former Colonial First State product government, Andrew Chapple, as its new Head of Product.

Taking on the newly created function, Chapple brings a wealth of expertise throughout superannuation, investments and retirement income and can be accountable for growing Fitzpatricks’ suite of investment merchandise and options accessible for advisers and their purchasers.

Chapple spent over twenty years at Colonial First State in a handful of senior roles, together with Director, Platforms, Head of Product Management, and Product Manager. Prior to becoming a member of Fitzpatricks Group, Chapple took on consulting roles for a number of financial companies corporations.

“Andrew will be responsible for setting the group’s product strategy and roadmap to ensure that our products and services continue to meet the needs of advisers and clients for both accumulation and decumulation,” Andrew Fairweather, Chief Executive Officer of Fitzpatricks Group, mentioned.

“Andrew has a stellar track record of large-scale product management and has successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver a wide range of digital, product, investment, regulatory, simplification and change programs.”

Chapple will report to Fitzpatricks’ Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Talbot.

“I have deep and broad industry experience, and I am genuinely passionate about creating value and improving outcomes for clients and their families,” Chapple mentioned.

“I’m excited about contributing to the ongoing growth and success of Fitzpatricks, which has been enriching lives for generations.”