Respected SMSF specialist to retire

Peter Hogan, head of technical for the SMSF Association, is set to retire later this year.

Hogan started his career with the ATO before taking on senior roles with organisations including Erns & Young, Mercers, Macquarie Bank, Colonial First State, and MLC. Hogan also held board positions at the SMSFA from 2003-2012 and was chair from 2004-2007.

"It's been an enormous privilege to have known Peter over a long period, not just because of his contribution to the Association in various roles, but because of what he gave more broadly to our superannuation sector," said SMSF Association chair Andrew Hamilton. "There are few people who can claim to have such a positive impact on the SMSF sector over many years - someone whose advice was keenly sought and counsel widely regarded. The industry, governments, and regulators all profited from his insights over many years."

Hamilton was effusive in his praise for both Hogan's work with the organisation as well as his personal character. "But it wasn't just his knowledge, experience and commitment that endeared Peter to so many people. It was also his professional approach, warm manner, kind word, and genuine interest in everyone who entered his SMSF world, that people will fondly remember Peter for."

SMSF Association CEO John Maroney agreed. "Peter's commitment, loyalty and enthusiasm for our Association was infectious, and we all benefited from his deep understanding of all things SMSF, irrespective of whether he was serving in an Executive or Board role.

"He gave generously of his time and knowledge, especially as it related to the National Conference, helping to ensure it remains the preeminent event for SMSFs."

Hogan said it was his privilege to work with the Association. "As an inaugural Board member, Chair for three years, and then serving on the Executive for the past four years as Head of Technical, it's been a source of great pride and pleasure to me to see our super sector not only grow but flourish, and to know our Association has been an integral part of this."