FINSIA CEO Yasser El-Ansary to step down following major strategic milestone
The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Yasser El-Ansary will step down from his role on 30 September 2025, after nearly four years at the helm of the organisation.
Mr El-Ansary joined FINSIA in early 2022, working closely with the Board to steer the institute through a significant period of transformation.
FINSIA President David Cox thanked Mr El-Ansary for his leadership and contribution during his time with the organisation.
“Yasser has made a significant contribution to FINSIA. He led the organisation through a major strategic reset, expanded our learning platform with microlearning and digital credentials, and established commercial partnerships both domestically and internationally,” said Mr Cox.
“His leadership has directly contributed to improved member satisfaction, as reflected in stronger net promoter scores.”
A key achievement of Mr El-Ansary’s leadership has been leading work with the Board to put in place a Strategic Alliance with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), a global professional body representing over 54,000 members in more than 100 countries.
The formal agreement, signed earlier this month, will see all current FINSIA members transition to CISI starting in November 2025.
Mr El-Ansary described the Strategic Alliance as a “transformative change” in FINSIA’s 135-year history.
“The transition of our members into the CISI international community represents an important long term change for the benefit of FINSIA members” he said.
“Financial services is an international marketplace, and this move ensures our members are active participants in that global ecosystem.”
Reflecting on his time with the organisation, Mr El-Ansary said, “I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to lead FINSIA through a period of transformation and change, and I’m really pleased to have been able to play a key role in creating a bright future for each and every one of our members.”
To ensure continuity during the transition period, the FINSIA Board has appointed Joanne Becker, the organisation’s Head of People and Culture and Company Secretary, as Acting General Manager.
Mr El-Ansary will work alongside the Board and leadership team in the coming weeks to support the transition of FINSIA members to CISI and ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.
