AFA appoints General Counsel, Professionalism
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the appointment of Linda Vogel to the role of general counsel, professionalism, effective 26 April 2017.
In this role, Vogel will report to the AFA's GM, policy & professionalism, Samantha Clarke.
Vogel joins from Deloitte Touche Tohmastu where she was senior legal counsel. Previously, she gained experience in code development and management as the former head of professional conduct at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand for 10 years.
Commenting on her appointment at AFA, CEO Philip Kewin said: "We are delighted to welcome Ms Vogel to the AFA team...she is a highly-qualified lawyer with over 30 years' legal experience including as general counsel and company secretary for listed and unlisted organisations. Ms Vogel's primary role with the AFA is to develop the AFA's Professional Standards and Ethics Code, associated processes, governance and guides."
