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Introducing Penny Giofkou: Executive Asistant

Meet Penny, a dedicated wife and a loving mother to three teenagers. A true local, she has deep roots in the Bayside community, having spent her entire life here.

Published on
August 9, 2024

Meet Penny, a dedicated wife and a loving mother to three teenagers. A true local, she has deep roots in the Bayside community, having spent her entire life here. On weekends, her favorite spot is the sidelines of Melbourne's soccer fields, cheering on her kids while sipping on a comforting cappuccino.

But it's not all about soccer matches for Penny—she's an avid traveler who finds solace in warm, sandy beaches. The beach is her sanctuary, her ultimate happy place where she unwinds and gathers inspiration.

With a career spanning over 20 years in the Financial Services sector, Penny has honed her skills in workplace Training and Client Services. Her extensive experience reflects a deep understanding of the financial landscape, enabling her to provide assistance with our Financial Advisers and clients.

How long have you been working in financial planning for?

I have been working in the financial planning industry for over 25 years primarily as a workplace Trainer at Navigator, Challenger, and Colonial First State Wrap. Working closely with internal stakeholders such as IT and Change Management, my role was to develop process guides, training programs and deliver training to administration and client service staff. In the last 3 years, I have been working at Vista and have witnessed the other side of financial planning which has been truly valuable and rewarding.

Where did you go on your last holiday and what was your favourite part?

I had a 4-week vacation to the Greek islands with my family. We visited 4 islands and our absolute favourite was Paros which is a traditional Cycladic Greek island with white-washed buildings, crystal blue, white sandy beaches, and wonderful food!

What do you do in your spare time?

My spare time is currently taken up taxi driving my three children to their soccer commitments after school and on weekends but I do enjoy a good coffee catch-up (sometimes wine) with girlfriends! I also love the beach so I try to get there as much as possible for a walk or swim (in summer of course).

Favourite sports team?

I am a Pies supporter, the rest of my family are Richmond supporters, unfortunately!

How do you have your coffee?

Skinny Cappuccino!

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