Newly-launched Australian Unity Trustees announces GM

Australian Unity Trustees, the newly-launched trustee business of Australian Unity, has announced the appointment of Emma Sakellaris as general manager.

Sakellaris joined Australian Unity in February 2016, however her appointment has only been recently announced to coincide with the launch of the trustee business.

Sakellaris will be responsible for developing and steering the business, in particular continuing to build a specialist, client focussed team that will provide services including: estate planning, executor appointments, financial attorney, financial and legal administration and the management of personal, native title, community and charitable trusts.

Sakellaris has over ten years' experience in the financial services industry. She joined Australian Unity Trustees from Equity Trustees where she was the general manager - estates and trusts. Prior to that she worked for ANZ Trustees.

Commenting on her new appointment, Sakellaris, said: "An important part of my role will be to ensure we continue to build a high calibre team who can provide an exceptional and caring client experience, including expert support and advice to Australians as they seek to make important decisions about their life and financial affairs, and to protect and care for clients and their families."