Fenning joins Class board
Self-managed superannuation fund administration specialist company, Class Super has announced the appointment of its final new director as it continues to move towards an initial public offering.
Class chairman, Barry Lambert, today named former Shadforth Financial Group chief executive, Tony Fenning as the final new Director.
Fenning's appointment follows last week's announcement of three new directors to the Class board — Kathryn Foster, Matthew Quinn and Kevin Bungard, CEO.
Commenting on Fenning's appointment, Lambert said he had the background, knowledge, experience and most importantly a solid track record of business success that was needed to round out the board.
"Mr Fenning has been an outstanding financial services executive, with an impressive history of building high growth and enduring businesses," Lambert said. "His knowledge of what is happening around the world, combined with his understanding of how technology is an enabler of change, is unsurpassed."
Fenning was appointed CEO of Shadforth Financial Group in 2006 took on the role of Managing Director of SFG Australia Ltd (SFGA) from 2011 to 2014, before the acquisition in 2014 of the business by IOOF.
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