The Financial Services Council (FSC) has announced the appointment of AMP Australia acting CEO Blair Vernon as a board director.

Chairman Geoff Lloyd says Mr Vernon, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the industry, will provide valuable inputs to the FSC.

“[He] has demonstrated strong governance experience across a range of companies and circumstances and these skills are highly regarded by the board,” he said.

Mr Vernon was appointed in August to his current role, with responsibility for the Australian retail business including its wealth management and banking divisions. He joined AMP in 2009 and was previously AMP New Zealand CEO.