The FSC Board has announced the appointment of two new directors: Scott Hartley, CEO of Insignia Financial, and Daniel Shrimski, managing director of Vanguard Australia.
Commenting on the new additions, FSC board chairman David Bryant said Hartley and Shrimski will “further enhance the FSC’s standing as the peak association across the industry, including superannuation, funds management and financial advice”.
“Their seniority, expertise and strategic insight into our industry will be instrumental in guiding the FSC’s continued membership growth and contribution to public policy debates.”
Hartley has been a prominent figure in the Australian superannuation sector for over 20 years. He has served as CEO of Insignia since 2024 and has previously held CEO positions at AMP Australia Wealth Management and Sunsuper.
Earlier in his career, Hartley was in charge of NAB’s corporate and institutional wealth businesses, which included Plum Financial Services and JANA Investment Advisers.
His appointment marks a return to the FSC, where he was previously a director, serving on the board from December 2021 to July 2023.
Hartley highlighted the significant role of the superannuation, financial advice, and investment industry in empowering Australians to accumulate wealth and secure improved retirement outcomes.
“I look forward to contributing my experience to strengthen the FSC’s role in the financial services landscape,” he said.
Shrimski, the second new appointee, is a well-known financial services executive. He has held the position of managing director at Vanguard Australia since 2021, having initially joined the company in 2011 as its chief financial officer (CFO). He moved to the US in 2017 to become the divisional CFO of the US Retail Investor Group.
Most recently, he was CFO of Vanguard’s International business and a member of the International Leadership Team.
Before joining Vanguard, he worked at GE for 11 years across Australia, the US and the Netherlands. During his time there, he held various positions including finance director for GE Capital Australia’s consumer finance division.
Shrimski said it is a “privilege” to join the FSC Board at such a meaningful time for the industry.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to support the FSC’s work and contribute to its efforts in representing our sector and advocating for investors and financial advisers,” he said.
