HUB24 announced the creation of two new roles to expand its distribution capability and provide additional dedicated support to licensees and advisers. Shane Muscat, formerly Head of Institutional Sales at Colonial First State (CFS), has been appointed to the newlycreated role of Head of Strategic Sales and will lead new business initiatives with licensees, boutiques and new corporate partners. Paula Day, former Head of Strategic Accounts also at CFS, has been appointed to the newlycreated role of Head of Key Accounts at the company, to manage and build strategic relationships with it's large licensee clients. Mr. Muscat brings extensive experience in the platform industry. He started his career in the late 80s with Macquarie Wrap, moving to senior roles with Avanteos and later with CFS, where he was National Manager of FirstWrap, Strategic Accounts Manager and Head of Institutional Sales. Ms. Day has a strong background in sales and strategic relationships management, having worked for various firms in investment management and financial services, including Westpac, BNP Paribas Asset Management, ING Australia, Barclays Global Investors, BlackRock and CFS. The new hires will join Greg Newman, who has been Acting Head of Distribution at the company since mid 2017. Greg will now be permanently appointed to the role of Head of Retail Distribution managing current and new adviser relationships. Greg has over 18 years platform and asset management experience having held a variety of roles including founding executive of Avanteos, and State Manager for BT Advice.