Macquarie wealth management head joins FSC board

The Financial Services Council has appointed Macquarie executive director and head of wealth management Sean West to its board.

He's joined by Zurich CEO of life and investments, Justin Delaney.

West has more than 20 years of experience in financial advice and wealth management, the last decade with Macquarie Group's wealth management division. He previously was ANZ's general manager of affluent banking Asia and the GM of insurance with St.George Bank.

"Justin and Sean are welcome additions to the FSC Board, together bringing more than 45 years' experience to the table," FSC chair David Bryant said. "Their respective abilities and commitment to help grow and protect the long-term financial wellbeing of Australians will be valued on the FSC Board, and we look forward to working with them."