North expands adviser support with new hire

AMP North has appointed a head of business development and national sales manager as it focuses on expanding adviser support and distribution capabilities.

AMP North has appointed Kristen Lennis-Harvey as head of business development and national sales manager as the platform continues expanding its adviser support and distribution capabilities.

Lennis-Harvey will report to director, platforms growth and wealth distribution Kristine Goodwin, and will lead North's national business development strategy as the platform sharpens it focus on adviser growth and client outcomes.

The appointment follows the addition of eight new business managers to North's national sales team earlier this year, reflecting AMP broader push to strengthen its footprint across the advice sector.

Goodwin said the newly created role will support advisers as it continues investing in platform capabilities and adviser partnerships.

"Everything we do at North is focused on helping adviser grow their business and deliver great outcomes for more clients," Goodwin said.

"That means working closely with advisers, understanding what they need today, and ensuring our investment in the platform supports the way advice business are evolving," said Goodwin.

Goodwin also noted Lennis-Harvey brings extensive experience building high-preforming teams and strategic partnerships that drive commercial growth.

AMP group executive, platforms Edwina Maloney said the appointment reinforced the group's commitment to investing in advisers and platform support.

"Kristen's appointment reflects our commitment to continuing to invest in North and in the people who work closely with advisers to help their businesses thrive," Maloney said.

Lennis-Harvey joins from United Health Group, where she held senior national leadership positions focused on strategic partnerships and business growth.

Prior to that, she worked at AIA Australia overseeing key client relationships and commercial negotiations.

Her earlier career included national account management positions at Zurich Australia and CommInsure.