Board Directors elected by MFAA members

The results of voting for three positions on the MFAA Board were announced at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting yesterday.

One Director – Caroline Jean-Baptiste – was re-elected for a second term, and two new Directors – Peter Clark and Robert McFadden – were voted onto the MFAA Board:

• Caroline Jean-Baptiste is a broker with 17 years’ industry experience. She is the owner of a Mortgage Choice franchise in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane and joined the MFAA Board in 2019.
• Peter Clark has 23 years’ experience in the mortgage and finance industry including mentoring and coaching of existing and new to industry brokers. He is Principal of BeckMitch Pty Ltd and General Manager at Equilibra Finance.
• Robert McFadden has worked in finance for over 30 years including 18 year’s experience in the mortgage and finance industry. He is founder and CEO of Hypothèque in Barrangaroo, Sydney.

Caroline, Peter and Robert were elected from a record field of 19 nominations from MFAA members.

Kerri Buurman was named as Chair of the Board, and Caroline Jean-Baptiste was named as Deputy Chair.

Kerri joined the MFAA Board in 2021, bringing experience as a board member for community organisations. She is the founder of Buurman Finance Solutions in Perth and has been a mortgage and finance broker since 2006.

Kerri and Caroline replace Rose De Rossi and Will Foster who both retired from the Board after serving for five and three years respectively.

“As a longstanding member of the MFAA it is a privilege to represent all members as a Board Director. The Board has placed their trust in me as Chair and I am committed to upholding that trust,” said Kerri.

“Peter and Robert will bring extensive and varied experience that will expand the collective expertise of the Board and I welcome them as our new Directors. I also look forward to continuing to work with Caroline as Deputy Chair.

“I would also like to acknowledge Rose and Will for their leadership, dedication and support of the MFAA and industry throughout their time on the Board.

“Our industry is in a strong position, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and the MFAA management team in advancing the interests of our members through advocacy and education and support to help them grow their businesses.”

The MFAA Board comprises of five elected and two additional appointed directors, with elected directors voted on by members of the Association. The additional directors are appointed at the Board’s discretion.

Read profiles of all MFAA Board members