The Commonwealth Bank Group has appointed Mr Robert Bransby as non-executive director to the Board of Advice Companies – Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited, BW Financial Advice Limited, Financial Wisdom Limited and Count Financial Limited.

Mr Bransby, who commenced his term last month, is a highly experienced professional based in Perth with 25 years’ experience working with various financial services and health organisations.

He is currently the Managing Director of HBF Health Limited and serves as a director of several organisations including: Private Healthcare Australia, International Federation of Health Plans (on their Council of Management), Members Own Health Funds, Pioneer Credit, Goldfields Money, Synergy and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia.

The Advice Companies Independent Chair, Ms Anne Templeman-Jones said: “We are delighted to welcome Rob to the Board of Advice Companies. His experience and skills will bring a new perspective and assist in the success of the strategy in making advice more accessible and affordable.”