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Brad Fox resurfaces at Stanford Brown

Former AFA chief executive Brad Fox has joined the board of Sydney-based financial advice boutique Stanford Brown.

by Staff Writer
July 4, 2017
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ifa can confirm that Mr Fox will take up a non-executive director role on the self-licensed firm’s board of directors as it looks to expand its footprint beyond NSW.

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The Melbourne-based former AFA boss stood down in March after four years in the position, handing the reins to former Zurich executive Philip Kewin.

Mr Fox will cease his role as a consultant to the AFA on professionalisation projects to take on his new board director duties at Stanford Brown.

In a statement issued today, Stanford Brown chairman David Brown pointed to Mr Fox’s leadership skills and industry knowledge. 

“I am delighted to welcome Brad to Stanford Brown,” Mr Brown said. “During his four year tenure as CEO of the AFA, he showed real courage and leadership. Brad’s appointment is the first stage of our longer term strategy of creating an independent and diversified board. I admire Brad’s character, work ethic and strategic thinking, which will add significant value to our organisation.”

Describing Stanford Brown as one of the country’s “elite” firms, Mr Fox said he anticipated bringing a new perspective to the board.

“We share a passion to improve the lives of Australians through the highest quality, non-conflicted advice delivered with uncompromising standards of client experience,” Mr Fox said. “I look forward to bringing another dimension to their strategic thinking and expansion plans.”

Correction: A previous version of this article mistakenly reported that Mr Fox will continue to undertake his consulting duties at the AFA. It has subsequently been amended to reflect that Mr Fox ceased his consulting role with the AFA effective 30 June. 

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Comments 7

  1. Anonymous says:
    8 years ago

    Mr Brown said ‘I admire Brad’s character, work ethic and strategic thinking” and Brad said “I look forward to bringing another dimension to their strategic thinking and expansion plans.”

    Neither however, mentioned results or effectiveness.

    Reply
  2. Stephen Catterall says:
    8 years ago

    I am sorry but this is rubbish, the two entities are just “big noting” each other, polishing each others ego’s.

    Reply
  3. Alice in Wonderland says:
    8 years ago

    I wonder, is Alex Malley still a “consultant” on the payroll to CPA ? Interesting reference to “conflicted advice”, considering the outcome to LIF

    Reply
  4. Tony says:
    8 years ago

    This is news flash IFA really ??

    Reply
    • BlackRR says:
      8 years ago

      Everything’s a newsflash! even the most piddling media release from ASIC…they think it drives traffic. Especially love the way they hide all the important info in the body of the article so you have to click through to read it…not irritating at all! (are you reading this feedback, ed?)

      Reply
      • Anonymous says:
        8 years ago

        Hahahahaaa! I thought I was the only one that noticed that. Yes, irritating – MUCH!

        Reply
  5. David B says:
    8 years ago

    From Brad to Phil Kewin…..the industry is sure spoilt for choice for who is chosen to represent us aren’t we?

    Reply

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