REST Industry Super chief executive, Damian Hill, won the AMP Capital and Fund Executive Association Limited's (FEAL) FEAL Fund Executive of the Year award on Wednesday.
AMP capital head of institutional business, John Meagher, said the award recognises the work of outstanding leaders in the Australian superannuation industry.
"Damian epitomises what it means to be a true leader. He has taken REST from strength to strength and also contributed to the industry's development through his participation in many working groups and consultation committees, with a particular focus on legislative changes to superannuation and disclosure to superannuation members," Meagher said.
Commenting on the win FEAL chief executive, Joanna Davison, said Hill's passion for improving member mental health and wellbeing as Chairman of mental health foundation SuperFriend is another sign of his commitment and dedication.
Hill has more than 25 years of experience in the superannuation and life insurance industries and joined REST in 1999 and became CEO in 2006. As part of his prize, Hill receives a $20,000 executive education grant to be used at one of the world's most renowned business schools.
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