The Financial Services Council (FSC) has appointed AMP Australia Wealth Management CEO Scott Hartley and Challenger Chief Executive, People, Corporate Affairs and Strategy Michelle Taylor as board directors.

Chairman David Bryant says they bring an immense wealth of knowledge across all portfolio areas of the FSC, and that their knowledge and proven leadership will be an asset to the board.

“[They] are welcome additions to the FSC Board, together bringing more than 45 years’ experience to the table,” Mr Bryant said.

“Their respective talents and dedication to 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.”

Mr Hartley was the CEO of SunSuper between 2014 and 2019 and spent 15 years in executive roles with MLC/NAB Wealth before joining AMP in January this year.

Ms Taylor joined Challenger in 2016 and is responsible for corporate strategy, people and culture, corporate affairs, thought leadership and sustainability.