Former Suncorp head of investment operations, Brendan Casey, will take up the position of general manager of investments at REST Super, effective October 31.
A former chemical engineer, Casey has worked for a range of financial services companies since his career shift, including Commonwealth Bank, Citigroup, and Southern Cross Equities.
REST Super chief executive, Damian Hill, said: "Brendan is an exceptionally experiences financial services professional - a great fit for our team".
"[This] role is absolutely critical to helping improve the retirement outcomes of our nearly two million members," Hill said.
The super fund has appointed Queensland director and super fund executive Brendan O’Farrell to its board as part of its ongoing governance renewal.
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.