Netwealth tightens trustee oversight with new hire

Netwealth has created a new role to strengthen its trustee oversight, governance, and member-focused leadership capability.

Mel Jose has joined Netwealth as general manager, office of the trustee, leading the existing office of the trustee team and supporting the trustee board to strengthen governance practices, the platform said.

Jose joined from TAL, where she was most recently the head of partnerships, working closely with Aware Super. Before that, she was the general manager of product, super retirement, insurance solutions at Rest, and senior manager, investment governance at NGS Super.

Earlier in her career, she held roles at AMP, Colonial First State, Perpetual Investment Management, BT Financial Group, and Westpac.

Netwealth said Jose's appointment reinforces its ongoing investment in experienced leadership and robust governance as the company continues to deliver long-term value to clients and advisers.

"Throughout her career, Mel has built a reputation for delivering strategic outcomes across product, investment governance, regulatory change, risk management, and business transformation," Netwealth said.

"She has established and led high performing teams, and worked closely with boards, executive leadership teams, and regulators to deliver strong and focused member outcomes."

Commenting on her appointment, Jose said: "I am delighted to join Netwealth at an exciting stage of its journey. Netwealth has built an outstanding reputation for innovation, client service, products, and strong governance."

"I look forward to working with the trustee board, executive team and my colleagues across the business to continue delivering exceptional outcomes for members, while supporting Netwealth's continued growth and strategic ambitions."