Over recent months, the board has not only been conducting a search for a new CEO, but has been using this time of change to consider ways to increase our impact, build our industry to even greater heights, and provide even better support to our members.

While we celebrate what has been an amazing journey for the FBAA to date and will always hold to the values that have brought us this far, we believe that what is ahead must eclipse the successes of the past. This is even more important as we enter a dramatically different business environment shaped by ever-evolving technology.

This desire to embrace the new starts with our leaders, and it is with excitement that we announce two appointments that will help shape the future of our association.

New CEO appointed

After an extensive national search we are pleased to welcome Leo Gagic as the new CEO of the FBAA. Leo is a proven leader in the finance sector, with decades of experience working for Westpac, NAB, Liberty Financial, Telstra and most recently Access Mercantile Services, where as CEO he oversaw the transformation and international expansion of the company.

Leo holds a Bachelor of Business, Economics and Accounting and an MBA from Monash University, and has deep capability to lead large service-oriented organisations.

We look forward to working with Leo to lead the FBAA and our industry into greater levels of success and progress, with members’ needs as the key focus.

New chair appointed

We recognise that the direction, governance and vision of the FBAA starts with our board, and have appointed the Hon. Nick Sherry as a director, who will become the board chair.

A former federal minister for small business, assistant treasurer, and minister for superannuation and corporate law, and with a parliamentary career spanning 22 years, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge around the regulatory and political environment, as well as post-government leadership at board level across various financial services organisations.

Nick’s appointment will bring a new level of experience and authority to the FBAA.

Recognising Peter White AM

The FBAA is only in a position to look to new horizons due to the successes of the past, and we want to recognise and honour Peter White for his service to our association and the industry at large.

There are few in our industry who have been as passionate about our industry or have made such an impact as Peter, and his work has provided us with this opportunity to embark on the next stage of our journey and step into an environment of change and innovation.

Quotes from new chair and CEO

Nick Sherry – “I am honoured to be appointed to the FBAA board and look forward to working with the board, new CEO Leo Gagic, and the members across Australia.”

Leo Gagic – “I am thrilled to be joining FBAA as CEO, and look forward to working with members, partners, the board and the team to strengthen FBAA’s influence, increase member value and ensure it remains the leading voice for brokers across Australia.”