The US based Financial Planning Standards Board said it seeks “global thinkers” and planners familiar with technology.

There are two open positions on FPSB’s board of directors from 1 April 2017.

FPSB Board Chairperson Sanjay Sachdev CFP said: “As FPSB looks to the future of the global Financial Planning profession, it is seeking global thinkers, people comfortable with changing business environments, and people familiar with the implications of technology and technology strategy.

“In addition, FPSB seeks representatives on its board of directors that will add geographic and gender diversity, as well as complement and add to the existing board skill sets and experiences.”

To be considered, nominees are required to:

· Hold Certified Financial Planner certification and be in good standing with the FPSB member organisation that certified them (one position);
· Demonstrated leadership and experience in governance;
· Be able to participate in English-language meetings; and
· Not be an office bearer with an FPSB member organisation while sitting on the FPSB Board of Directors.

FPSB’s Nominating Committee said it will favour candidates:

· With developing/growth markets experience;
· With international business experience;
· Who are technology strategy thought leaders;
· Who will add geographic diversity to the existing board (e.g Asia);
· Who will add gender diversity to the existing board; and
· With large national/multi-national financial services firm experience.

The body, which owns the international Certified Financial Planner certification program, works with its network of 26 member organisations to develop, promote and enforce standards for more than 161,000 CFP professionals worldwide.

Nominations should be submitted to the FPSB Nominating Committee Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 11 July.