FSC names new CEO

Former Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope is the new CEO at FSC.

Hope succeeds Richard Klipin who left the FSC in May after nearly eight years with the organisation.

Hope brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the business and financial services sectors to the FSC. 

Prior to joining BusinessNZ, Hope was CEO of the New Zealand Bankers' Association, executive director of the Financial Services Federation and held a range of senior positions at Westpac, including Head of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs. He holds a Master’s degree in Law, focused on regulation of financial services, and an Honours degree in Political Science.