Indian-based technology firm, Tech Mahindra, has secured the mandate for LGIAsuper’s administration services, representing a major step in the company’s foray into the Australian market.
The super fund’s decision followed a competitive tender process, with the deal with Tech Mahindra expected to provide significant savings for members by halving the annual costs of providing administration from 2021.
LGIAsuper chief executive, Kate Farrar, noted that Tech Mahindra also had a large local presence, with more than 180 staff employed in Queensland and established partnerships with companies in the region.
The new partnership would take effect from 1 November, this year.
The retirement of two long-serving executives has presented an opportunity to consider operations and avenues for future growth, according to the fund.
The $340 billion fund has welcomed three senior investment executives to its London office as it continues to internalise the management of international equities, its single largest asset allocation.
The fund has hired a former ART executive as its new head of group strategy.
The sovereign wealth fund has revealed six internal hires to support the execution of key strategies.