In an important milestone for the evolution and continued growth of CFA Societies and CFA Institute in Australia, Michael Clancy, CFA, has been appointed as the inaugural chair of the Australian Governance Council (AGC).
Michael Clancy is the chief executive officer of Qantas Super and has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He is a specialist in the superannuation, investment, and insurance sectors and is a director on the Board of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA), representing the corporate superannuation sector.
The appointment will run for an initial three-year term.
Lisa Carroll, CEO of CFA Societies Australia, said: “I congratulate Michael and look forward to working with him in his new role, which is a key leadership role in advancing our Australian strategy and the four goals of brand, engagement, value, and growth. Michael brings strong governance and strategy experience, gained in investment management leadership roles and board positions, including membership of investment associations and large not-for-profits,” Carroll said.
“Michael will help to promote the CFA Societies Australia and CFA Institutes’ mandate of serving the greater good by creating an environment where investor and community rights come first, markets function at their best and economies grow,” Carroll said.
Michael Clancy said: “It’s a privilege to be the inaugural Chair of the CFA Societies Australian Governance Council and I look forward to working with everyone involved in the local CFA Societies as we encourage candidates, serve our members and advance the purposes of the CFA Institute in Australia.”CFA Societies Australia is a collaboration of the three local CFA Societies in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. The Australian Governance Council provides governance oversight and strategic direction to CFA Societies Australia, on behalf of members Australia-wide.