ACE is happy to announce that we have now recruited Carmel Swan as our new CEO to replace Bill Hudson who served as CEO for more than 9 years.
Talking about her new role with ACE Carmel said:
“As the new Chief Executive Officer of ACE Credit Union Services, I am deeply honoured and excited to lead this esteemed organisation into a new era of growth and community impact. My appointment marks a commitment to not only continue our tradition of empowering communities and promoting financial inclusivity but also to amplify these efforts in innovative and transformative ways.”
“In my role as CEO, my primary goal will be to further the mission of ACE Credit Union Services by championing financial inclusivity and supporting the economic empowerment of underserved communities. My focus is on innovative thinking, a steadfast commitment to social justice, and a passionate pursuit of change. I am dedicated to ensuring that our strategies and services not only respond to the immediate financial needs of our members but also contribute to their long-term financial security and well-being.”
Outgoing CEO Bill Hudson said:
“When you retire from working with a Company like ACE it is important to ensure that the organisation that you are retiring from is left in good hands. Having worked as the leader of ACE since 2014, I feel that ACE will now move forwards as an approachable and highly valued credit union trade body. In recruiting Carmel I feel that the ACE Board has taken its Succession Planning commitment seriously and that we
have a CEO with the skills and experience necessary to take ACE forward and develop the services provided to ACE members.”