Equip Super names new chief risk officer

Equip Super has appointed Michelle Cheong as chief risk officer, strengthening its governance framework with nearly two decades of industry experience.

Cheong will lead the fund’s risk function and oversee the development and implementation of the enterprise risk management framework. 

She will also be responsible for fostering a strong risk culture across the organisation, championing transparency, accountability, and proactive risk management at every level.

With close to 20 years of experience in superannuation and financial services, Cheong brings deep expertise in risk governance, assurance, and operational resilience. 

After starting her career at Ernst & Young, she has held senior roles at Mercer Australia and Marsh & McLennan. 

For the past four years, she has served as Equip Super’s head of risk, where she has played a central role in embedding practices across the organisation and advancing the maturity of its risk culture.

Cheong holds a bachelor of commerce (accounting) from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants ANZ.

Scott Cameron, CEO of Equip Super, commented that the fund is “delighted to appoint Michelle as chief risk officer”.

“She has played a pivotal role in enhancing our risk frameworks in recent years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this leadership position,” Cameron said.

“Michelle’s appointment reflects our continuing commitment to strong governance and risk management, as well as developing our future leaders, in support of our members.”

Speaking about her appointment, Cheong said: “It is a privilege to step into the role of chief risk officer at Equip Super.

“I’m excited to build on our strong foundations and lead the next phase of our journey in further maturing our risk culture to deliver the best outcomes for our members.”