The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has broken new ground by appointing a Chief Operating Officer and has recruited Australian Administration Services executive Tim Buskens to the role.
ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos has written to members announcing the appointment saying the chief operating officer role would be key to delivering business and operational strategy.
She said the role would cover the office of Company Secretary and would replace the positions of general manager of Member Services and general manger of Technology and Finance.
Buskens is currently the head of industry initiatives at AAS.
The $205 billion super fund has appointed Simon Warner as chief investment officer (CIO) following a global search to replace outgoing Damian Graham.
Industry super fund Rest has appointed an interim head of private markets following the exit of Simon Esposito.
Two former Statewide Super executives have been acquitted of dishonesty charges following a trial in the District Court of South Australia.
Allianz Retire+ has announced major leadership changes with the appointment of a new CEO and distribution heads to help expand its presence across the institutional channel.