What major executive leadership change did AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) announce?

AMP Limited announced the appointment of Jackie Cleary as its new Chief Financial Officer, reporting directly to the recently appointed CEO, Blair Vernon.

What will be Jackie Cleary’s core responsibilities as CFO of AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)?

Cleary will lead all of AMP’s financial activities and sit on the executive team. Her specific mandate includes oversight of financial control, statutory and regulatory reporting, performance reporting, tax, treasury, corporate strategy, and investor relations.

Who was managing the finances at AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) before this appointment?

Prior to Cleary's appointment, the finance function was led by Adrian Ryan, who served as the Acting CFO during the transition period. CEO Blair Vernon explicitly credited Ryan for his excellent stewardship of the company's financial operations during this interim phase.

How does the CFO appointment fit into the broader corporate strategy of AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)?

According to CEO Blair Vernon, Cleary’s deep background in capital management is critical for the company’s current phase of strategic execution.

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AMP appoints Jackie Cleary as new CFO

Q: Who is the new CFO of AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and what is her background?

Jackie Cleary is an experienced financial executive with over 25 years of global financial services experience working across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Written by Jon CuthbertPublished May. 22 2026Last Updated May. 22 2026

AMP (ASX:AMP) announced the appointment of Jackie Cleary as its new CFO, finalising the executive leadership team under recently appointed CEO Blair Vernon.

Cleary, who will be based in Sydney and is expected to commence her role on July 20 pending regulatory approvals, brings over 25 years of global financial services experience spanning Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

She most recently served as managing director and head of financial institutions at Jefferies Australia and previously held a managing director role at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York.

In her new capacity, Cleary will oversee all of AMP’s financial activities, including treasury, tax, corporate strategy, and regulatory reporting.

CEO Blair Vernon highlighted her extensive background in capital management as pivotal for optimising the company's balance sheet and driving growth, whilst also thanking Adrian Ryan for his interim stewardship as acting CFO.

Cleary's appointment follows the recent internal placements of Rebecca McDermott as Chief People Officer and Rob Jarrett as COO, alongside the elevation of Tina Cleary’s role as Chief Marketing Officer to the executive team.

At the time of reporting, AMP's share price was $1.60.