About Us
The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) is one of the longest-standing bodies supporting the accounting and financial advice community. With a proud history dating back to 1919 – originally as Taxpayers Australia, then Tax & Super Australia – IFPA has consistently supported professionals working in tax, superannuation, and financial advice. Today, we represent a vibrant network of more than 22,000 members and supporters, reflecting the strength and resilience of SME-focused practices navigating constant regulatory change.
Guided by our three pillars of education, advocacy, and community, IFPA equips members with practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge through high-quality CPE programs. We advocate for fair, sensible policy reform to support SMEs, and create opportunities for professionals to connect, build lasting relationships, and share real-world insights at our events.
Meet the team
At the heart of the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia lies a committed team of professionals who are not only experts in their respective fields but are also passionate advocates for the future of the tax, superannuation, and financial advice sectors.
Each member of our team brings a distinct blend of knowledge, industry insight, and real-world experience, enabling us to serve our members. Collectively, we represent a diverse cross-section of the financial services landscape-spanning public practice, technical advisory, policy development, professional education, operations, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery.
More than simply fulfilling roles, every individual on our team has made a personal and professional commitment to the advancement of the profession. This is reflected in the quality of our advocacy, professional education programs, and the strength of the relationships we foster whether with members, industry stakeholders, government bodies or partner organisations.
Management
Ky Wilson
Acting General Manager
Natasha Panagis
Head of Technical Services
Technical Services
Kirk Wilson
Tax Specialist
Frank Drenth
Tax Specialist
Stuart Sheary
Senior Technical
Services Specialist
Gabi Rusu
Superannuation Specialist
Membership Services
Cindy West
Senior Membership &
Events Coordinator
Belinda Rudnew
Membership Services Officer
Nick Taylor
Membership Services Officer
Marketing & Communications
Leonnie Gleeson
Publishing & Marketing Officer
Keri-Ann Alweyn
Marketing Coordinator
Finance & Administration
David Scott
Whittle & Associates Chartered Accountants