FNZ appoints former Iress managing director
FNZ has appointed Kirsty Gross as a non-executive director of FNZ Custodians, underpinning the wealth management platform’s expansion goals into the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Starting her new role effective immediately, Gross would oversee the firm’s growth strategy, governance, and risk management. Additionally, she would align and assist the APAC group
board.
Prior to joining FNZ, she held 25 years’ experience at technology provider Iress, including 10 years as managing director.
Gross’ responsibilities included providing trading and market data software as well as technology that serviced stockbrokers, wealth advisers, and fund managers.
She also held former experience at McIntosh Securities, an international investment banking and stockbroking group, where she worked with the options desk and in the margin lending area.
Over the last six years, FNZ grew its assets under administration from US$212 billion to more than US$1.5 trillion throughout its 30 global locations. The platform had over 800 financial institution partnerships and worked with more than 8,000 wealth management firms.
This included abrdn, Barclays, Colonial First State, Findex, Generali, Jarden, Lloyds, Momentum, National Australia Bank, Quilter, Swedbank, UBS, UOB, and Vanguard.
Scott Webster, chief executive at FNZ Securities, welcomed Gross to the board of
directors in Sydney.
“Her wealth of experience and deep understanding of the financial technology industry will be invaluable to us as we continue to grow and expand our business in Australia. We look forward to working with Kirsty and benefiting from her insights and expertise,” he said.
Regarding her appointment, Gross commented: “FNZ is a dynamic and innovative company with a strong reputation in the market, and I am excited to contribute to its continued success in the region.
“I look forward to working with the board and management team to help shape the company's future and deliver value for all stakeholders. I am particularly looking forward to supporting FNZ’s commitment of opening up wealth for everyone.”
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