iscover
iscover 
Aussie mortgage broking firm Smartmove has announced a slew of leadership changes, including newly created positions, in order to support an “expanding national presence”.
Effective from 4 February, the appointments include:
- Cameron Wiles, who has been appointed regional head NSW with additional responsibility for the Smartmove Academy. In this dual role, Wiles will focus on broker development and training while providing regional leadership and support to ensure the continued growth of broker capabilities.
- Dean Herbert, who took on the newly created regional head Victoria/Tasmania role while maintaining his successful loan writing capability. In this capacity, Herbert will mentor brokers in Victoria and Tasmania, offering strategic guidance to help them elevate their performance and deliver exceptional client outcomes.
- Chris Hill, who stepped into the regional head Queensland/South Australia/WA role, combining his extensive loan writing expertise with new leadership responsibilities. Hill will focus on strengthening broker support across the region, ensuring they have the necessary tools and strategic direction to drive growth.
- Simon Orbell, who assumed the newly created head of partnerships role, will focus on driving business growth by collaborating with team members to enhance their business generation strategies.
Each of the appointees are “established and experienced Smartmove team members”, showing some love for hardworking employees.
Darren Little, general manager - lending at parent company Viridian Financial Group, said: “These appointments represent a strategic investment in supporting our expanding broker network and growing national footprint. By strengthening our leadership capability across key regions, we’re enhancing our ability to support our brokers and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across Australia.
“Following our successful integration with Viridian Financial Group, this strategic move strengthens our ability to connect Australians with a broad network of professionals. This ensures the delivery of expert guidance and exceptional service, designed to address the dynamic needs of our clients and the wider industry.”
