FEW founder steps back

In a statement, FEW founder Judith Beck said that following seven years under her leadership, the time was right for the organisation to move into a new phase that was more digitally focused.

“FEW is all about passing the baton of experience to the next levels and this is my way of giving back to an industry that has been good to me,” Ms Beck said.

She added that recently appointed executive director Alex Tullio, who joined FEW following a long career in major financial institutions including Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and IOOF, would assume day-to-day leadership of the organisation going forward.

Ms Beck said Ms Tullio’s appointment had been the result of a 12-month search process to find a leader who was specifically passionate about the positive progression of women.

“Alex, who joined us earlier this year as executive director to spearhead our digital strategy, has proven to be the right choice,” Ms Beck said.

“I have known Alex for over 20 years and have followed her journey from BDM to being a member of the group executive with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. Alex has built a deep level of experience and a strong reputation for growing and transforming businesses into profitable enterprises.”

Ms Beck said she believed Ms Tullio would be able to “take the FEW vision even further” in terms of ensuring better support systems and opportunities for women in financial services management roles.

“The team at FEW and I welcome Alex and her team with great excitement for our next phase of growth,” she said.

Ms Beck would remain as chairman of the group’s advisory board.