The MFAA has announced the results of voting for three board positions at the organisation’s AGM on November 16.
Caroline Jean-Baptiste (pictured above left), has been re-elected for a second term and the MFAA has welcomed two new directors – Peter Clark (pictured above centre), and Robert McFadden (pictured above right), who have been voted onto the MFAA Board.
Jean-Baptiste is a broker with 17 years’ industry experience and is the owner of a Mortgage Choice franchise in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. She joined the MFAA Board in 2019.
Clark has 23 years’ experience in the mortgage and finance industry including mentoring and coaching new and established brokers. He is the principal of BeckMitch Pty Ltd and general manager at Equilibra Finance.
McFadden has worked in finance for over 30 years and boasts 18 years’ experience in the mortgage and finance industry. He is founder and CEO of Hypothèque in Barrangaroo, Sydney.
Each member was elected from a record field of 19 nominations from MFAA members.
Kerri Buurman was named chair of the board and Jean-Baptiste was named deputy chair.
Buurman joined the MFAA board in 2021, bringing experience as a board member for community organisations. She is the founder of Buurman Finance Solutions in Perth and has been a mortgage and finance broker since 2006.
Buurman and Jean-Baptiste replace Rose De Rossi and Will Foster who both retired from the board after serving for five and three years respectively.
“As a longstanding member of the MFAA, it is a privilege to represent all members as a board director,” Buurman said.
“The board has placed their trust in me as chair and I am committed to upholding that trust. Peter and Robert will bring extensive and varied experience that will expand the collective expertise of the board and I welcome them as our new directors. I also look forward to continuing to work with Caroline as deputy chair.”
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Buurman also acknowledged De Rossi and Foster for their leadership, dedication and support of the MFAA and industry throughout their time on the Board.
“Our industry is in a strong position and I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and the MFAA management team in advancing the interests of our members through advocacy and education and support to help them grow their businesses,” she said.
The MFAA board features five elected and two additional appointed directors, with elected directors voted on by members of the association. The additional directors are appointed at the board’s discretion.
