We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new board directors
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Christine Feldmanis and Stephen Knight as Non-Executive Directors to support the strategic growth and direction of the business in Australia and internationally.
Christine and Stephen join FIIG Chairman, Douglas Bates; Founder and Managing Director, Jim Stening; and Non-Executive Director, Adam Lewis on the board, bringing with them more than 65 years experience in fixed income services and financial markets landscape in Australia.
Christine will assume the position of Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee while Stephen will become a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the Nominations and Remuneration Committee at FIIG.
Douglas Bates, Chairman, said of the appointments, “We’re very pleased to welcome Christine and Stephen to the FIIG Securities board of directors. Both join with considerable experience and expertise in senior executive positions, and as directors, in the private and public sectors, bringing extensive knowledge of the fixed income asset class, the financial services landscape in Australia, and corporate governance.”
“Christine and Stephen complement the skills and experience of the existing Directors, resulting in a board with the depth and breadth to take FIIG forward as it continues its growth strategy and vision of providing industry-leading fixed income investment services for our clients.”
Formerly Chief Financial Officer at NSW Treasury Corporation and Managing Director at Treasury Group Investment Services, Christine brings with her 30 years experience in investment management, finance, accounting and risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, governance and business building, in both the listed and unlisted financial markets products.
Stephen formerly held the roles of CEO of NSW Treasury Corporation, Head of Treasury and Capital Markets for UBS Australia, and Executive Treasurer, Global Treasury for ANZ Banking Group, covering financial markets, banking, funds management and government finance for over 35 years.