New CEO for Finsia

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24 August 2016
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Former CUA chief executive, Chris Whitehead, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Finsia, effective from 26 September. 

Whitehead's appointment has been confirmed by Finsia president, David Gall, today. 

Gall said Whitehead had over 30 years' leadership experience in financial services and information technology, including his role as chief executive of CUA from 2009 to 2015. 

"Chris is a highly regarded and dynamic industry leader with a strong track record in business transformation, innovation and building strong customer focused cultures," he said.  

"These attributes are crucial as Finsia continues to transform its member offering and improve financial performance." 

Whitehead is a non-executive director of FundX and Direct Money. Prior to his appointment as CEO of CUA, he was the regional director at the Bank of Scotland in the UK and chief executive, Retail Banking, at BankWest.

 

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