Martin Fahy named as new ASFA chief executive
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has announced that Martin Fahy will succeed Pauline Vamos, who stepped down in July after nine years as chief executive officer.Fahy, a former CEO of Finsia and currently a partner in the management consultancy practice at KPMG, will move into the top job at ASFA from 1 November."Martin has a deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing the superannuation industry and will bring the considered, evidence based policy insights that can help shape the long term success of superannuation in Australia," said ASFA Chair, Michael Easson.Easson said he expected Fahy to lead ASFA into its next period of growth, "expanding its role in supporting robust policy debate, and raising capability across the sector."From 2007 to 2011, Fahy was CEO at FINSIA where he led the organisation's transformation following the sale of its education business to Kaplan. Prior to FINSIA, he led strategy and development for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in Asia Pacific.Jim Minto will continue as interim CEO until Fahy commences in November.