New CEO for AFA
Former Zurich executive, Philip Kewin has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Association of Financial Advisers, succeeding Brad Fox.
Kewin, who was Zurich’s general manager, life and insurance until September last year will become AFA chief executive effective from 20 March with Fox remaining on as a consultant on professionalism and higher education standards.
Kewin brings a strong background in financial services distribution to the role having previously been head of aligned distribution at ING Australia.
Commenting on the appointment, AFA president, Mark Bineham said Kewin brought a rare combination of experience as both a financial adviser and as a company executive.
“Phil’s position supporting advisers has been well-documented and we believe nobody is currently better placed to represent advisers and the true value of advice into the future,” he said.
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