Former Sunsuper chief to head AMP Australia

Scott Hartley
SCOTT HARTLEY
AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited - Chief Executive Officer
APPOINTMENT
AMP FINANCIAL PLANNING PTY LIMITED
Date: January 2021
Position: Chief Executive Officer

AMP Australia has appointed former Sunsuper chief executive Scott Hartley as its chief executive officer.

Hartley was CEO of Sunsuper from 2014-2019. He previously held senior executive roles with NAB's corporate and institutional wealth businesses including Plum Financial Services, JANA, and MLC Business Super. Outside of finance, he held leadership roles with ExxonMobil.

"Scott has an excellent track record in transforming and growing wealth and investment businesses in Australia, and we're delighted to welcome him to AMP," said AMP chief executive Francesco De Ferrari. "At Sunsuper he developed a collaborative and inclusive culture that drove the outstanding performance of the organisation. His appointment will strengthen our executive team as we drive forward our transformation of the business."

Hartley says that he's excited to be joining AMP at a pivotal time for the company. "The business is in the midst of a transformation, to which I can bring my experience and capability. AMP has played an important role in the lives of many Australians for over 170 years and I look forward to working with an developing the entire MP Australia team to fulfill AMP's purpose of helping its clients realise their ambitions."

Hartley replaces Blair Vernon, who held the role in an acting capacity while the executive search was conducted. Vernon will return to his previous role as chief executive for AMP New Zealand's wealth management business.