The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Scott Hay-Bartlem as its new chair, with his term commencing yesterday.
The appointment brings to an end Andrew Hamilton’s second stint as association chair, which commenced in February 2020. Previously he had chaired the industry body from February 2012 to February 2014. He has also been a member of the SMSF Association board for over 11 years.
“The association will be well served by having Scott in the chair for the next two years. Aside from his undoubted legal skills in superannuation, he is one of the most keenly sought-after speakers on the SMSF circuit who continually demonstrates the ability to convey complex messages in a concise, informative and entertaining manner,” Hamilton noted.
“Since joining the board in 2019, his extensive client work in estate planning, administration and disputes, and all forms of superannuation tax, has enabled him to bring a fresh perspective to our deliberations that have been greatly appreciated by his fellow directors and the executive team.”
Hay-Bartlem brings extensive industry experience to the role, having been a partner of Cooper Grace Ward since 1999 and having practised in the field of SMSF law for almost 30 years. Further, he is an SMSF specialist adviser and has been a member of the association’s board of directors since 1 July 2019.
He described his appointment as a privilege, seeing he was succeeding Hamilton in the role.
“For the association to have someone with three decades of active involvement in the SMSF sector, whether it be establishing and building the SMSF provider Cavendish Superannuation, managing director of AMP SMSF Administration, or as managing director of Hamilton and Associates, we have all benefited from his insights over the years,” he said.
“But if I had to highlight Andrew’s unique contribution to the association, it would be his experience in running an SMSF business and how that has allowed him to understand and appreciate the concerns of our members in an environment where the regulatory and legislative boundaries often change.”
