Financial Services Council (FSC) Acting CEO Blake Briggs will take on the role permanently following the departure of Sally Loane at the end of last year.

Mr Briggs has worked at FSC for eight years including as deputy CEO and as Senior Policy Manager for Superannuation.

FSC announced the appointment after completing its executive search process.

“The FSC board welcomes [him] to his new position,” Chairman David Bryant said. “[He] has proven he is a strong leader for the FSC who has a commitment to the organisation’s mission of delivering a financially secure future for all Australians.

“Under [his] policy leadership the FSC has been an advocate for reforms that will deliver a more competitive, efficient, and growing financial services sector that delivers high quality products to Australian consumers.”