New Zealand Financial Services Group‘s (NZFSG) CEO Brendon Smith is to become the firm’s Chairman.
Sam White will continue as Executive Chairman working alongside Smith to integrate a new leadership team while the recruitment process for a new CEO and the Director of Loan Market NZ gets underway.
“I have a huge level of admiration for our advisers, the businesses they have built and customers they’ve served,” says Smith.
“It’s the dedication that advisers have delivered to clients over a challenging few years that gives me certainty our industry will continue to grow.
“As I transition to the role of Chairman, I am excited to continue working closely with our advisers, and mentoring the new leaders who will carry forward our vision.”
Smith, who has been the firm’s CEO for 10 years, takes up his new role on 30 June 2024.