Former New South Wales Opposition and State Liberal Party Leader, John Brogden, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA).
Mr Brogden was CEO of Manchester Unity from mid 2006 to December 2008, and was the Independent Chairman of Abacus, the industry body representing Australia’s credit unions, building societies and friendly societies from 2006 to 2009.
In announcing the appointment, IFSA Chairman, David Deverall said: “The IFSA Board is delighted to appoint John as its new Chief Executive Officer. He brings both stature and a wealth of experience to the position. John has had experience in public policy as a parliamentarian and adviser, and has successfully led advocacy for the credit union, building society and friendly society peak body.”
Mr Brogden was a Member of the NSW Parliament from 1996 to 2005 and Leader of the Opposition for three-and-a-half years from 2002 to 2005. He replaces outgoing CEO, Richard Gilbert, and will take up his new position on 28 August.
