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Ex-Macquarie CFO Alex Harvey to Join Future Secure AI Board Ahead of 2027 IPO

Australian Financial Review

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21 May 2026
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22 May 2026, 08:00 am

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The appointment would mark Alex Harvey’s first notable role after he stepped down from an executive position at the financial services giant last year.

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This article highlights the appointment of former Macquarie Group CFO Alex Harvey to the board of Future Secure AI, an Australian start-up developing autonomous AI co-workers. While the company's branding emphasizes security, the focus of the news is primarily on corporate governance, capital raising, and preparation for a potential 2027 public listing. The development reflects growing institutional investment in Australian AI labs but does not currently provide technical details on safety protocols or mitigation strategies for catastrophic AI risks.

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CompaniesFinancial ServicesIPOPrint articleJoyce MoullakisAssociate editorMay 21, 2026 – 4.00pmFuture Secure AI, the Macquarie-backed tech start-up that builds artificial intelligence co-workers for its customers, has lined up former Macquarie chief financial officer Alex Harvey for a spot on its board before an initial public offer targeted for next year.The appointment marks Harvey’s first notable role after he stepped down from an executive position at Macquarie late last year and prepares to retire from the commodities, asset management and investment banking giant mid-year.Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreIPOMacquarie GroupNicholas MooreAIInvestment bankingGovernanceBoard shake-upFetching latest articles