Investec Experien expands team in WA

Investec Experien has expanded its team of finance specialists for the medical, dental and veterinary professions in Western Australia with the appointment of Debbie Kiely. Ms Kiely joins local bankers Richard Curia, Paul Frenis and John Paynter and brings strong expertise in consumer and commercial finance, with over 30 years of experience. A well known personality in the healthcare sector in WA, she will be working closely with the existing team to foster ongoing growth and development of personal and practice finance in the WA region.

"I am very passionate about taking the time to understand my clients' needs, goals and dreams. I look forward to working with Investec Experien's existing and new clients," said Ms Kiely.

Investec Experien business head Barry Lanesman commented: "We are committed to growing the Investec Experien business, and are excited about the opportunities that are created with Debbie coming onboard to help grow our presence in WA".

The expansion of Investec Experien's presence in WA is fuelled by the recognition that it is an important and growing market. With over 8,000 healthcare practitioners there is a huge opportunity to provide professionals with specialist finance to meet their individual needs.

Investec Experien is a specialist financer for the medical profession. Investec Bank (Australia) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investec group, an international specialist banking group.

The Investec group is dual listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges with assets over $A74 billion at March 2009 and market capitalisation of $A5.6 billion at February 2010. Investec entered the Australian market in 1997 and delivers unique products and services in private banking, investment banking, capital markets, property investments and asset management to corporate and high net-worth clients.