Update from the CPA Australia Board 13 December 2023
CPA Australia appoints new CEO
I am delighted to announce that Chris Freeland AM has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of CPA Australia.
Chris will commence in the role from 18 March 2024, taking over from current CEO, Andrew Hunter, who announced his resignation in July this year with a view to pursuing new career opportunities in Europe.
Chris brings to the position a wealth of experience in the professional services and legal sectors, including executive leadership roles at major law and consulting firms in Australia and internationally. He embodies a values-based approach consistent with our CPA Australia values and is an expert in corporate change and transformation with a proven track record of strategic leadership and growth. Chris joins CPA Australia from Baker McKenzie where he served as Managing Partner (CEO) of Australia and their Asia Pacific Managing Director.
Actively involved in community engagement in the non-profit sector, most notably in arts, social welfare and education, Chris was recognised in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours as a Member of the Order for Australia (AM) for ‘significant service to the arts in New South Wales particularly to the film industry, to business education, and to the community.’
Chris was appointed by the Board after a global search conducted in conjunction with Executive Search firm Russell Reynolds Associates. He will be working with our outgoing CEO, Andrew, on a seamless transition plan. Along with the Board, I am confident in his ability to lead and inspire our people and drive innovation and customer centricity for our members. I look forward to the bright future that lies ahead under his capable leadership.
Please join me in congratulating Chris on his appointment and in welcoming him to CPA Australia.
John Curtin Distinguished Professor Dale Pinto FCPA
President and Chair
On behalf of CPA Australia’s Board of Directors