AIA appoints Head of Distribution and Marketing

Darrin Franks has taken up a new role at AIA New Zealand as head of distribution and marketing. He will be responsible for the strategic direction of the company's marketing programme and leading the sales and distribution channels working alongside the company's national network of 1,500 advisers.

One of his many priorities will be identifying retention and growth opportunities in the New Zealand market for the company.

During the past six years Franks has run his own business, Conetworkz Management Solutions, providing strategic consulting services to private and institutional clients in the financial services sector.

He has more than 23 years experience in the field and is widely known within the insurance industry.