Ace Regional Vice President John Bassetto has reshuffled his management team, appointing Victoria Branch Manager Peter Wendt Chief Operating Officer. Mr Wendt, who will continue to work out of Melbourne, will also be responsible for Ace’s corporate distributions.

Stephen Jones will replace him as Victorian State Manager, and Brisbane State Manager John French will transfer to Sydney as NSW Manager. Michael Poole will transfer from Victoria to become Queensland State Manager. And Shaun Standfield, will become Manager for Strategic Distribution, utilising e-commerce marketing strategies.

This is the first major reshuffle of the Ace team since the company set up in Australia two years ago. The new appointments will come into effect over the next few weeks.