Foresters names new senior risk executive

Member-owned financial services firm, Foresters Financial, has appointed Melbourne-based Greg Hanigan as Chief Risk Officer, who will report to CEO Emma Sakellaris.

Hanigan brings over 20 years of experience in financial services and risk-related roles, most recently working in risk and compliance at IOOF and NAB as a Senior Risk Partner.

He also worked as a financial planner with Tasmania Perpetual Trustees and has been a Non-Executive Director of the Governance Institute of Australia since June 2021.

Sakellaris said Hanigan’s experience across several areas of financial services and in the risk space proves he is suitable for the role.

“Greg is a proven performer with a solid track record. His experience spans leading the governance, risk and compliance functions, as well as overseeing an in-house administration and call centre operation, a financial advice business, and a commercial lending business,” she said.

“The chief risk officer position is a pivotal one that plays a critical role in guiding and influencing business decisions. Greg’s experience in senior risk roles with some of Australia’s leading organisations means he is well placed to take on this responsibility.

Sakellaris also highlighted Hanigan’s experience at Tasplan Super, where he led the fund through three mergers and exited with a productive and engaged team.