The Board of the Financial Advice New Zealand has appointed Tiumalu Peter Faafiu as the new independent chair.
Timalu has extensive experience in governance and leadership roles. Having worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, head of the Government and Community Relations for NZ Post, Interim CEO Tamaki Regeneration and former chair National Pacific Radio Trust.
Tiumalu, who has already served two years on the Board, has been appointed to the role and continues to provide a consumer perspective to the Board.
Outgoing chair Heather Roy says, “Peter’s time on the board has given him the experience and understanding of the particular nuances of the financial advice sector to lead the board into a new era. I wish him, the board, and the professional association every success in the future.”
Tiumalu says he is looking forward to leading the association and continuing to champion the role of financial advice in New Zealand.
“Now is a perfect time for building new pathways for Kiwis to obtain financial advice to help manage their financial wellbeing now and in the future.”
Financial Advice New Zealand is the largest financial adviser-representative professional body for Financial Advisers and Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) in New Zealand.
