JBWere appoints CEO New Zealand

JBWere, Australia and New Zealand’s pre-eminent private wealth management and investment firm, has today announced the appointment of Mr Tom Alexy to the role of CEO - JBWere New Zealand.

Mr Alexy brings over 25 years experience in Wealth Management across America, Europe and Australasian markets. He was most recently Director, Head of Asia Pacific Investment Consulting, Credit Suisse. Prior to that he worked with Merrill Lynch wealth management, managing large teams across a number of regions.

He will report in to JBWere Australia and New Zealand CEO Paul Heath and will join the JBWere Executive Committee.

JBWere Australia and New Zealand CEO Paul Heath said: “We are delighted to have someone of Tom’s calibre and experience lead our team in New Zealand.”

“Tom joins the team at a time where we are actively looking to grow the business, strengthen the brand and build on our strong reputation and service offering,” said Mr Heath.

Bank of New Zealand says it is delighted with the appointment of a locally based CEO. BNZ Director-Partners Anthony Healy says, “We’re pleased to welcome Tom and reinforce our commitment to this growing alliance with JBWere NZ to offer our clients a world class, fully integrated investment and wealth proposition.”

Tom’s appointment is effective from Monday 16th of January 2012.