Praemium announced that Mat Walker will be joining the executive team on November 6 as Head of Product and Marketing. Mat began his executive career as a Director and General Manager of medium and large financial planning dealer businesses, gaining a unique insight into the importance of and need for quality advice. In 1992, he embarked on a new direction which put him at the forefront of the evolution of the investment platforms market in Australia. As Head of Distribution and then Managing Director of Norwich Union Navigator, Mat led the company from its early beginnings through its primary growth years. During this period Mat was also a director of Norwich Union Life Australia.