FPSB India appoints Krishan Mishra as the new CEO

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) of India has appointed Krishan Mishra as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 August 2023. FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of FPSB, the global standards-setting body for the financial planning profession and owner of the international Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification program.

An Overview of the News

FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of FPSB, a global standard-setting organization for the financial planning profession.
Krishna Mishra will lead the strategy and operations of FPSB India as CEO.
His primary focus will be on advancing the financial planning profession in India.
Krishna Mishra brings over 20 years of experience to his new role.
His previous leadership positions include Country Head-International Business (India and South Asia) at Becker Professional Education, Head of North and East India at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Regional Head (East) and Business Head-Channel Business at HCL Info systems.
The FPSB works collaboratively with its member organizations around the world to promote the adoption and implementation of its standards. It encourages ongoing professional development and continuing education for financial planners to ensure they stay up to date with the latest knowledge and best practices.

Krishan’s experience in the financial service

“I am very pleased Krishan Mishra will step into the role as CEO of FPSB India,” said FPSB CEO Dante De Gori, CFP. “Krishan’s experience in the financial services and education sectors, combined with his strategic expertise, will support the growth of the Indian CFP professional community and propel the financial planning profession in India forward.”

“I’m honored to take the helm of FPSB India as its CEO to continue to strengthen the CFP professional community in India. With five years of consecutive growth in the number of CFP professionals, the value of CFP certification remains strong in our country, and I’m committed to supporting practitioners who commit to rigorous standards of competency, ethics and practice to benefit the financial planning profession and members of the public,” said Krishan Mishra. “CFP certification is the global symbol of excellence in financial planning, and I look forward to harnessing opportunities with key stakeholders to advance the financial planning profession with these marks of professionalism.”

About FPSB Ltd.

FPSB manages, develops and operates certification, education and related programs to benefit the global community by establishing, upholding and promoting worldwide professional standards in financial planning. FPSB demonstrates its commitment to excellence with the marks of professional distinction – CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and – Which it owns internationally. FPSB and the FPSB global network administer CFP certification and other programs in the following 27 territories: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. At the end of 2022, there were 213,002 CFP professionals worldwide.

FAQs About FPSB India appoints Krishan Mishra as the new CEO

Q: Who has been appointed as the new CEO of FPSB India?

Krishan Mishra has been appointed as the new CEO of FPSB India, effective from 1 August 2023.

Q: What is FPSB India?

FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of FPSB, which is a global standards-setting organization for the financial planning profession. It is responsible for promoting and advancing the financial planning profession in India.

Q: What will be Krishan Mishra’s role as CEO of FPSB India?

As the CEO of FPSB India, Krishan Mishra will lead the strategy and operations of the organization. His primary focus will be on advancing the financial planning profession in India.

Q: What is the background and experience of Krishan Mishra?

Krishan Mishra brings over 20 years of experience to his new role. He has previously held leadership positions such as Country Head-International Business at Becker Professional Education, Head of North and East India at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Regional Head (East) and Business Head-Channel Business at HCL Infosystems.

Q: What is the role of FPSB globally?

FPSB, the global parent organization, sets standards for the financial planning profession worldwide. It works collaboratively with its member organizations in various countries to promote the adoption and implementation of these standards. FPSB also owns the international Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification program.

Q: How does FPSB support the financial planning profession?

FPSB encourages ongoing professional development and continuing education for financial planners to ensure they stay updated with the latest knowledge and best practices. It provides certification, education, and related programs to establish and uphold professional standards in financial planning.