Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) chief executive Pippa McKee has announced her resignation, effective at the end of the year, after five years in the role.
McKee joined IFPA, then known as Tax and Super Australia, in October 2019, following senior executive roles at Portner Press and Port Phillip Publishing.
During her tenure, Tax and Super Australia merged with the Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association in 2022. Later that year, the industry body rebranded as IFPA to reflect its growing membership, which now includes professionals from the tax, superannuation, bookkeeping and financial planning sectors.
According to IFPA, McKee introduced the institute’s annual conference and expanded its continuing professional development programs, and also worked to increase engagement with regulators and policymakers, broadening its advocacy on behalf of financial professionals.
Reflecting on her time at the helm, McKee said: “The past five years have been both eventful and rewarding. I started my role as chief executive just before the onset of COVID-19, which profoundly changed how we work and conduct business. Throughout that challenging period, our association worked tirelessly to support members, navigating the complexities of JobSeeker and JobKeeper.
“It has been a privilege to lead IFPA through such a dynamic period. I am immensely proud of what we’ve achieved together and confident that the institute is in a strong position to continue supporting financial professionals across Australia.”
She thanked the staff and board of IFPA for their support during her tenure, including the president and chair of the latter, Stephen Ware, who expressed his appreciation for her leadership.
“We thank Pippa for her outstanding service and leadership. Her vision and dedication have been vital to IFPA’s expansion and she leaves behind an association well positioned for future success,” Ware said.
McKee will continue to lead IFPA until the end of 2024, with her successor expected to be announced in the coming months.
