FNZ has announced that Jon Gidney has been appointed Chair of its APAC Board, succeeding Trevor Matthews who has retired after more than a decade of service. The change marks an important moment for FNZ, recognising Trevor’s outstanding contribution while welcoming Jon to lead the APAC Board into its next phase of growth.

Trevor has been part of the FNZ journey since 2013, first as a Non-Executive Director and, from 2019, as Chair of the APAC Board. Before joining the Board, Trevor was also one of FNZ’s earliest and strongest advocates in the UK, where he was instrumental in introducing the FNZ platform to major financial institutions and helping to establish the company’s first partnerships.

During his time as Chair, FNZ has achieved significant growth and established strong momentum across the region, including securing partnerships with some of the region’s biggest and most respected financial institutions. Trevor has played an important role in guiding the business through this period of expansion and has been a highly respected voice within both FNZ and the wider financial services community.

Jon joined the APAC Board in 2023 as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. He brings more than 30 years of experience in investment banking and corporate advisory, having advised leading global financial institutions on strategy, capital raising and governance.

In addition, Jon has a deep understanding of FNZ’s business model and the evolving needs of the financial services sector in APAC. His appointment reflects FNZ’s commitment to strong governance and its ambition to accelerate growth across the region.

Blythe Masters, Group Chief Executive Officer at FNZ, said: “We are grateful to Trevor for his leadership, counsel and hugely valuable contributions to FNZ over the past decade. He has been a passionate advocate of FNZ and the role we play in delivering better outcomes for investors through modernising technology in wealth management.

We’re pleased to welcome Jon as Chair. His deep expertise and understanding of the region make him ideally placed to lead our APAC Board and support FNZ as we continue to capture the significant market opportunities in the region.

Jon Gidney, Chair of the FNZ APAC Board, said: “It’s an honour to take on the role of Chair of the APAC Board at such an exciting stage of FNZ’s journey in the region. The business has built incredible momentum, with major partnerships and a growing presence across multiple markets.

I look forward to working closely with the Board and the FNZ team to build on this progress and to support our clients as they transform the way people invest and save.

I would also like to pay tribute to Trevor, whose leadership, knowledge and dedication over the past decade have left an enduring legacy for FNZ in APAC.”

Trevor Matthews said:

I’m incredibly proud of what FNZ has achieved during my time with the company, both in APAC and globally. The growth we’ve seen in the region, including with some of the largest and most respected financial institutions, has been remarkable. It has been a privilege to serve on the Board and to play a part in FNZ’s success story.

I leave knowing the business is in excellent hands, and I have every confidence that Jon will be an outstanding Chair to guide FNZ into its next phase of growth.”