ANZ Wealth managing director John Van Der Wielen has joined the Financial Services Council (FSC) board as a director.
FSC chairman Peter Maher said Van Der Wielen’s appointment would be a valuable contribution to the board.
Van Der Wielen has over 25 years experience in financial services including senior positions in wealth management, insurance and banking in both Australia and Europe.
He is also a member of the ANZ Australia leadership team.
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