The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has announced the appointment of Clive Kirkpatrick as an appointed director to the association’s board, effective immediately.

Managing Director Peter White AM said Mr Kirkpatrick was “an extremely well known, respected and solid voice in our industry”.

He served most recently as General Manager Distribution for the Yellow Brick Road Group, firstly being responsible for Vow Financial wholesale aggregation before expanding to lead the Yellow Brick Road retail franchise business and Resi Home Loans distribution.

His previous roles include General Manager for Mortgage Broking at St George Banking Group and Head of Franchising at Rams Home Loans.

Mr White said Mr Kirkpatrick has a long association with the FBAA and recently spent time on the association’s concierge committee.

“He is one of this industry’s true gentleman who will assist to drive the FBAA into its next era with his significant past in lending and aggregation, and all that brings.”

FBAA chairman Tony Carter echoed these sentiments. “Clive brings significant skills and knowledge to our board table with his past roles as a lender and today joins the FBAA board without the conflicts it would otherwise bring,” he explained.

Mr Kirkpatrick said he was honoured to play his part in the FBAA’s future at such an important time in the industry’s history.

“The FBAA has played a vital role in navigating our industry through the massive challenges of the last couple of years, and I value its mantra of being run by brokers for brokers.

“I greatly admire the board and management’s genuine desire to progress the industry and their support for members, and I am looking forward to playing a role in the FBAA’s future direction.”