FNZ commits to APAC growth with new hire

Former Iress Managing Director, Kirsty Gross, has joined the Board of Directors of FNZ Custodians (Australia) as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately and based in Sydney.

Bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services and technology, Gross will be responsible for supporting the firm’s growth strategy, governance and risk management by working closely with the APAC Group Board.

“I am thrilled to join FNZ’s Custodians board in Sydney. 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,” she said.

“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.”

During her 25 years at Iress, Gross led the delivery of data software and technology to stockbrokers, financial advisers, fund managers and wealth service providers. Her previous roles also include margin lending at McIntosh Securities, an international investment banking and stockbroking firm.

The appointment comes as FNZ has experienced record growth, especially in its last six years taking its assets under administration from US$212 billion to US$1.5 trillion. It also now boasts over 800 financial institutions and over 8,000 wealth management firms as partners, including abrdn, Barclays, Colonial First State, Findex, National Australia Bank, UBS, and Vanguard.

“We are excited to welcome Kirsty to our board of directors in Sydney,” Scott Webster, CEO, FNZ Securities, said.

“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.”