MLC has appointed Dean Thomas as the general manager of its MasterKey investment platform, where he will be responsible for managing and developing the suite of investment, super and pension products across the platform.

Thomas has more than 20 years' industry experience, primarily for BT and in product management and development for St George Wealth Management. He is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW and is a recipient of the Investment and Financial Services Association's Industry Excellence Award for lifetime contribution to the industry.

Thomas will step into the role in early February.

"I am delighted to welcome Dean to the team as we continue to grow one of Australia's leading platform and service offerings," said Michael Clancy, EGM investment platforms MLC & NAB Wealth.

"We will continue to invest in the development of MasterKey and further improve our service to advisers and their clients. The appointment of such a high-calibre leader to this role reflects this ongoing commitment," he said.