NEWS July 28, 2025
PPS Mutual expands with new leadership in key state
Appointment targets adviser growth amid evolving market trends
PPS Mutual has expanded its leadership team in Victoria by appointing Merle Kahn (pictured) as business development manager for the state.
Kahn will report to Shadia Kouzma, who oversees operations in Victoria and Tasmania.
Expansion in Victoria with new business development manager
Kahn’s role will focus on building relationships with financial advisers and increasing the number of accredited PPS Mutual advisers across Victoria.
She brings experience from her previous position at NEOS, where she managed business development support and sales.
Her career spans over 10 years in both the medical and financial services industries, including roles at GSK, Mylan, and Boehringer Ingelheim.
According to Kouzma, Kahn’s approach to adviser engagement and her consultative style are expected to support PPS Mutual’s adviser community and business objectives.
“Merle brings a genuine passion for adviser engagement. Her consultative style and solution-oriented approach will be a real asset to our team and our adviser community. I’m delighted to welcome her onboard,” she said.
Kahn stated that she is looking forward to working with advisers to promote the mutual model, which she described as having a long-term perspective and a focus on professionals’ needs.
