AustralianSuper's new Chief Investment Officer

I am excited and deeply humbled to be offered the opportunity to lead the global AustralianSuper investments team. It is a team that invests retirement savings for more Australians than any other. It is a rare privilege to take on this role and to help deliver strong long-term outcomes for members.

I have spent 13 years leading the Fund’s Australian equities team, overseeing the growth of the internally managed Australian equities portfolio from A$1 billion to A$100 billion. Over that time, my focus has always been on disciplined portfolio construction, strong stock selection and delivering for members.

My approach is grounded in disciplined investing, long-term thinking and a clear focus on member outcomes. I believe good investment decisions can change people’s lives, so the responsibility that comes with managing members’ savings is central to how I think about the role.

AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest active investor at scale, and that creates exceptional opportunities for members and for the nation. Many of the companies we invest in operate globally, so sustained success requires deep understanding of both Australian and international markets.

I began my career in finance in London at Cazenove and JBWere, before returning to Australia to join Equity Trustees in 2002 and the executive team in 2003. My experience there, including designing and implementing Australian equity and asset allocation processes, gave me a strong foundation for leading investment teams through different market environments.

I want to lead with curiosity, humility and confidence. Markets evolve rapidly, and in this environment, it is critical that we keep learning, keep adjusting and keep improving while staying focused on what matters most for members.

AustralianSuper has more than A$410 billion under management, almost 60 percent of the portfolio is managed internally, and the Fund has more than 400 in-house investment professionals globally. The scale of the Fund, the depth of the team and the long-term opportunity to keep building capability make this an exciting moment.

I will commence as Chief Investment Officer on 1 July 2026. Until then, Damian Moloney continues as acting CIO, and from 1 July Senior Portfolio Managers Luke Smith and Andrew Smith will jointly lead the Fund’s Australian Equities team on an interim basis pending a permanent appointment.

My focus is on continuing to deliver strong, long-term outcomes for the millions of Australians who trust us with their retirement savings. Everything starts with that responsibility and with making decisions that help grow and protect members’ retirement savings over time.