SuperConcepts announces new CEO
Major SMSF administration firm SuperConcepts has now appointed a permanent chief executive after appointing Adrian Urquhart as an interim chief executive.
Lara Bourguignon has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of SuperConcepts, effective April 15.
Ms Bourguignon has extensive experience within the finance and superannuation sector in executive level positions. Most recently directing customer experience at AMP.
She is a qualified accountant and brings more than 20 years of experience including running end-to-end businesses.
AMP chief executive of wealth management Alex Wade said Ms Bourguignon is a “talented and capable leader with a strong customer focus”.
“I am confident SuperConcepts will thrive under her leadership,” said Mr Wade.
SuperConcepts chair Richard Grellman thanked Mr Urquhart, the current interim chief executive, for providing stability and continuity while a chief executive appointed.
Mr Urquhart was appointed as the new interim chief executive following the news that Natasha Fenech would be leaving the company.
He thanked the SuperConcepts board and staff and said he looked forward to his next challenge.
“It was a privilege to have led such a great organisation for an interim period knowing they will continue a strong leadership and advocacy role for SMSF trustees,” he said.
Ms Bourguignon said she looks forward to maintaining SuperConcepts’ position in the SMSF sector.
“SuperConcepts is in a very strong position to continue driving innovations for our customers,” she said.
Miranda Brownlee
Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.
Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.
