He'll take up the role in February
The board of Financial Advice New Zealand has appointed Nick Hakes (pictured above) as its new CEO, set to commence on Feb. 26.
Heather Roy, Financial Advice New Zealand board chair, said the board was delighted to welcome Hakes to the team and was looking forward to working closely with him.
Hakes “understands the value of the collective voice of financial advisers and brings a wealth of international experience and expertise within the wealth management and financial advice industry, with an extensive background in building strategic partnerships, adviser-focused professional development frameworks, and membership growth for professional adviser bodies,” Roy said.
Relocating from Singapore, where he served as the director of market development Asia at Kaplan Professional, Hakes brings a wealth of expertise. Previously, he held the position of general manager for member services, partnerships, and Campus AFA at the Financial Advice Association Australia (AFA) in Sydney.
“I’d like to acknowledge the strong platform of advocacy established by the board and team of Financial Advice New Zealand in successfully bringing the insurance, mortgage, investment, and financial planning advice communities together,” Hakes said.
“As we look to the future to grow the demand for quality financial advice, I look forward to meeting, listening, and engaging with our members and the broader advice industry at our THRIVE conference in March.”
Hakes has a history of board and chair positions, notably with the Pro Bono Financial Advice Network and the International Certification & Standards Board.
“As a proud Kiwi, it is an honour to return to Aotearoa after more than two decades working with professional financial adviser associations across Asia Pacific,” he said.
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