AustralianSuper announces Executive changes to boost innovation and member outcomes

31 October 2025

AustralianSuper today announced significant changes to its Executive Leadership Team, in a move set to strengthen the Fund’s strategic focus on innovation, global growth and delivering exceptional service for members.

The changes include new appointments and expanded roles, reinforcing the fund’s member-first focus and future ambitions. They include:

• A new Chief Platforms Officer to lead the Fund’s technology, digital and data services strategy, delivering innovation and value for members.
• Chief Member Officer Rose Kerlin has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive, joining Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Mark Delaney, in an expanded leadership capacity.
• The Chief Financial Officer will now join the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive.

A newly created Chief Transformation Officer role, responsible for advising on major strategic initiatives, will be filled by Peter Curtis, formerly the Chief Operating Officer. Peter is stepping back from full-time executive responsibilities into this role as he starts his transition to retirement.

The Fund is also strengthening its approach to risk and compliance with the Fund's General Counsel set to report to the Chief Risk Officer. Further, a series of external appointments in the Risk Team have been made in Australia and London as the fund continues to deliver its risk management uplift program.

AustralianSuper Chief Executive Paul Schroder said the changes reflect the fund’s focus on its ambitious agenda.

“AustralianSuper is not only one of the world’s 20 largest pension funds, but also one of the fastest growing among them1. Members rightly expect their retirement savings to be managed by a highly skilled, world-class team,” Mr Schroder said.

“These changes increase the breadth of expertise on our Executive Team, equipping us to navigate an increasingly complex global financial landscape with the aim of maximising outcomes for AustralianSuper’s 3.6 million members.

“The changes also reflect our focus on building a world-class global funds management business and a world-class member service and guidance business that is underpinned by a company culture that effectively manages the risk and opportunities for members.

“The new Chief Platforms Officer role will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology, data and AI strategies. By harnessing innovative technologies and best practices, we aim to enhance operations and investments, innovate our member services and deliver even greater value to members.”