The Future2 Foundation has named Olivia O’Neill as board director, effective 3 June 2025, and Dave Slovinec takes up the role of deputy chair. It also welcomes the addition of Ben Marshan as of late 2024.

Ms O’Neill is the Managing Director and Principal of Godfrey Group, a boutique recruitment firm specialising in the financial services sector. She has a strong background in business management, strategic leadership and client engagement.

Mr Slovinec has been a board member of Future2 Foundation since 2023. He has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, including seven years on the board of the Association of Financial Advisers, as National Treasurer and State Director. He is currently a risk specialist with Pride Advice.

These appointments follow the addition of Ben Marshan to the board in late 2024.

Mr Marshan has over 18 years’ experience in financial services, specialising in advocacy and government relations. He is the founder of Marshan Consulting and prior to this was Head of Policy, Standards, Strategy and Innovation at the Financial Planning Association (now the Financial Advice Association) for eight years.

In addition to these appointments, Julie Berry CFP has been reappointed as Chair for a further two years from June. Directors Olivia Maragna and Steve Thomson have also been reappointed, and Giles Gunesekera OAM continues as a director, having joined the board in 2020.

Chair of the Future2 Foundation, Julie Berry, said the new appointments—along with the reappointment of experienced directors—add further depth to the Foundation’s governance and support its continued mission to help those in need.

“Dave’s longstanding commitment to the Future2 Foundation, along with his deep knowledge of the advice profession, makes him an excellent choice for deputy chair. I look forward to working closely with him as the Foundation continues to grow.

“On behalf of the board, I also welcome Olivia, who is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and believes that improving access to financial knowledge is key to empowering individuals and communities across Australia.

“Ben’s indepth understanding of the issues facing financial advisers, and experience in policy and advocacy, will strengthen Future2 Foundation’s role with the financial services industry and its work supporting financial knowledge and understanding.

“These appointments will help position the Future2 Foundation in its mission to support grassroots programs that improve financial wellbeing for Australians in need,” Ms Berry said.