The Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB) has appointed Omer Ahmed as its chief operating officer, effective 3 November 2025, succeeding Eric Cauble, who had served in the role since October 2012. Ahmed brings more than 20 years’ experience in financial services regulation and organisational transformation, including prior roles in management consulting and as chief financial officer and chief risk officer at the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. As COO, he will be responsible for developing and executing FPSB’s strategic goals and initiatives, maintaining its financial and operational health, and leading global efforts to build infrastructure aimed at improving resource alignment and operational efficiency.