The Financial Services Council (FSC) has announced the appointment of Renato Mota, chief executive of Insignia Financial and Alison Telfer, country head for asset management Australia and New Zealand of UBS Asset Management, as FSC board directors.
Mota had more than 20 years of experience in financial services, and was responsible for leading Insignia Financial’s transformation strategy, including the acquisition of MLC.
Prior to Insignia Financial, Mota worked for Rothschild and NAB in corporate finance roles with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
Telfer had over 20 years of experience in Australian and global asset management. She has held a range of roles within the industry spanning through product development, strategy and client distribution to legal and government affairs.
Prior to UBS Asset Management, Telfer was BlackRock Asset Management’s chief operating officer for Australasia and was executive sponsor for BlackRock’s Philanthropic Committee and Women’s Initiative Australasia.
FSC chairman, David Bryant, said: “Renato and Alison bring to the Board extensive knowledge and experience that further strengthens the FSC’s contribution to the national debate to the benefit of financial services consumers.
“Renato and Alison’s appointment reflects the senior industry leadership the FSC brings to help the Government and regulators solve common public policy challenges.
“Renato and Alison share the FSC’s commitment to a more competitive, efficient, and growing financial services sector that delivers high quality products for Australian consumers.
Mota said: “I am pleased to take on the role as director of the FSC Board as we work together to improve the long-term financial wellbeing for all Australians.”
Telfer said: “I look forward to working with the FSC Board to support representation of our members and to shape a world class financial services industry that serves all Australians well.”
