REA Group announces Janelle Hopkins as its new CFO

April 15, 2019
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REA Group Limited has announced the appointment of Janelle Hopkins as Chief Financial Officer.

Hopkins joins REA Group from Australia Post, where she has been Group Chief Financial Officer since 2013. In her capacity as CFO, Hopkins has been responsible for finance, risk and assurance, group real estate, treasury, superannuation and corporate development.

Hopkins is an accomplished finance executive with more than 25 years’ experience. Prior to Australia Post, she held a number of senior finance roles at National Australia Bank including financial controllership of the Australian region, MLC and strategic transformation roles within the Wholesale division. These diverse roles have given her a broad knowledge of all aspects of the financial services industry. Hopkins started her career with Professional Services firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, where she developed her passion for leadership, business transformation and growth.

Owen Wilson, REA Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are incredibly excited to have Janelle join us at REA Group. Her knowledge of different industries and experience managing large and diverse finance teams will be a great asset to our business as we continue to grow.”

Hopkins commented: “REA Group is one of Australia’s top technology companies and is in a unique position to capitalize on our love of property. I’m excited by REA’s vision and the strength of its culture, and I look forward to joining the team to deliver, drive and shape the Group’s growth strategy.”

Hopkins will commence in the role on 3 June 2019.

SOURCE REA Group Limited

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