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Our Board oversees the activities of Australian Retirement Trust. It is made up of member and employer representatives and independent directors who are responsible for ensuring we operate in our members’ best interests, deliver on our objectives and comply with legislation.
Chair (Employer Representative Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Andrew is a professional director and was appointed as Chair of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd on 30 September 2022 with effect from 15 October 2022.
He is also a Director of Bank of Queensland, BESIX Watpac Ltd and Brisbane Broncos Ltd as well as President of Motorsport Australia. Additionally, Andrew is Chair of Orange Sky Australia, and a Director of two other charities; Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition and the Hear and Say Centre.
In 2022, he was appointed Chancellor of Griffith University, the first graduate to hold the role. Andrew won the University medal when he graduated with degrees in Law and Commerce (First Class Honours).
Previously, Andrew was the Head of Strategy & Investment at the National Rugby League and a Director of the Australian Sports Commission and Moorebank Intermodal Company. Andrew served as a Minister in two governments including as Treasurer of Queensland from 2007 to 2012.
Andrew was appointed as a director of Sunsuper in September 2015, he was appointed Chair of Sunsuper from 2018 to 2022 and Chair of the Investment Committee from 2016-18. Andrew remained a director when Sunsuper changed its name to Australian Retirement Trust upon the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper on 28 February 2022.
Deputy Chair (Member Representative Director - nominated by Member Representative Nominees Pty Limited)
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Beth was previously the Secretary of the Queensland Nurses' and Midwives Union (QNMU) where she worked for over 32 years. She was also Senior Vice President of the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU). Beth retired from these positions on 2 July 2023. Prior to QNMU, Beth worked as a registered nurse at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Beth served on the board of HESTA, including a term as both Chair and Deputy Chair. In 2008, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), named Beth Trustee of the Year. Beth was recognised in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List and was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to industrial relations, the nursing profession and the superannuation sector.
Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Certificate in General Nursing – Registered Nurse, Postgraduate Certificate in Health Economics, Certificate in Superannuation Management and Certificate of Trusteeship (Superannuation). Beth is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (FAIST) and completed the ICPM Board Effectiveness Program at The Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) in 2016.
Beth was appointed to the QSuper Board in December 2013 and became a director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd when the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper occurred on 28 February 2022.
Beth was appointed Deputy Chair of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd effective from 15 October 2022.
(Employer Representative Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Linda is a business and community leader with a wealth of senior leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.
Linda has served as director and chair on a range of company boards and state and federal government committees. She is currently Chair of Opera Queensland, a Member of the Griffith University Council and recently appointed to the Australian Government, Treasury, Foreign Investment and Review Board. Linda is also a member of the Independent Implementation Supervisor for the Queensland Government’s Response to reports of the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce and the Commission of Inquiry into Queensland Police Service Responses to Domestic and Family Violence, along with Chair of the Queensland Government’s Housing Summit which commenced in September 2022.
From 2017-21, Linda was Agent-General for Queensland in the UK and the Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner in Europe. As a long-serving Director General with the Queensland Government, she oversaw enhanced service delivery in a range of portfolios, including education, housing, health and community services, Indigenous policy and the arts. Linda was also CEO of Montrose Therapy and Respite Services from 2014-17.
Linda holds a Master of Education Studies, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a Certificate of Public Policy Economics from Oxford University. Linda is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course and of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST).
Linda was appointed as a Director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd on 27 January 2023.
(Independent Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Mark has strong, broad investment and leadership experience having held positions as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Executive Officer at leading investment and financial institutions in Australia and internationally. Mark was previously a board member and Investment Committee Chair of HESTA and former Chief Executive of the Future Fund, Australia’s $150+ billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund.
Mark is currently a non-Executive Director and Chair (Asia) at the think-tank, Official Monetary Financial Institutions Forum and is on the advisory board of Jamieson Coote Bonds, and early stage research group, IP Group Australia. He is also Chair of Melbourne Girls Grammar and the David Burgess Foundation and a Governor of the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation.
Mark has worked as Chief Executive Officer of the Treasury Group Ltd, Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Global Chief Investment Officer at Credit Suisse Asset Management (London). Before that, he was Global Chief Investment Officer at American Express Asset Management (London) and Chief Investment Officer (London and Melbourne) at Colonial First State.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Melbourne.
Mark joined the Australian Retirement Trust Board as a Director on 1 July 2023.
(Member Representative Director - nominated by Member Representative Nominees Pty Limited)
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Michael has served on superannuation boards since 2013. He is currently a Director on Ports North and was previously the General Secretary of the Queensland Council of Unions (from August 2019 to July 2023). Additionally, Michael was a Director and Deputy Chair of WorkCover from July 2020 to June 2023 and a Director of Intrust Super from February 2013 to December 2015 including Chairperson of the Marketing Committee.
Michael has been a passionate advocate for improved superannuation for more than two decades in his roles as Coordinator with United Voice from 2012 to 2015, Queensland Secretary of the Finance Sector Union of Australia (FSU) from 2001 to 2012 and National Industrial Officer for the FSU from 1997 to 2001.
Michael worked in the Community Sector for six years. Having advocated for people in his role as community worker, and for working people during his time in the union movement, Michael has an understanding as to what our members deal with in their working lives. He knows that education about superannuation is important for people to make well informed decisions on their retirement savings and that good governance is key to protecting our members’ future.
Michael has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of New South Wales with Majors in Industrial Relations and History.
Michael was appointed as a director of Sunsuper Pty Ltd in February 2016 and remained a director when Sunsuper Pty Ltd changed its name to Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd in connection with the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper on 28 February 2022.
(Member Representative Director - nominated by Member Representative Nominees Pty Limited)
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Bruce was, until 30 June 2019, Chair of one of Australia's largest law firms, MinterEllison, and has practised as a corporate lawyer for nearly 40 years, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, directors' duties and corporate governance. He has authored the 'Protecting Your Position' series of publications on director liabilities and in 2017 co-authored the book entitled 'Duties of Board and Committee Members'.
Bruce is currently a director of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service and Klarna Australia Pty Ltd, a member of the Takeovers Panel, Chair of Griffith University Business School’s Strategic Advisory Board, Chair of Queensland Trust for Nature and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Not for Profit Chairs Forum.
Bruce holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours), is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Justice of the Peace.
Bruce is an adjunct Professor in the University of Queensland Law School and has been the recipient of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Gold Medal in Queensland for services to governance in 2021 and the Queensland Law Society’s President’s Medal for services to the legal profession in 2022.
Bruce was appointed to the QSuper Board in December 2019 and became a director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd when the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper occurred on 28 February 2022.
(Employer Representative Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Elizabeth is an experienced non-executive director and chair of audit & risk committees in the financial services, infrastructure and regulated sectors. She is a non-executive director on the boards of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Lynch Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:LGL), Clayton Utz and NSW Land Registry Services. Elizabeth is a reappointed member of the Takeovers Panel and sits on the Advisory Committee of the John Sample Group.
Elizabeth was formerly a corporate partner with an international law firm for 22 years, where she held global and national leadership roles. Elizabeth brings legal and regulatory, corporate governance, risk management, and strategy development skills and experience to the board.
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne, is a Graduate of the AICD Company Directors’ Course and a Graduate of the AIST Trustee Directors’ Course.
Elizabeth was appointed as a director of Sunsuper Pty Ltd in March 2014 and remained a director when Sunsuper Pty Ltd changed its name to Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd in connection with the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper on 28 February 2022.
(Member Representative Director - nominated by Member Representative Nominees Pty Limited)
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Shayne is the Legal Manager of the Queensland Police Union of Employees. He is also an Executive Member of the Queensland Council of Unions and was previously a Director of the Queensland Police Legacy Scheme. Shayne is an experienced law enforcement officer, having served in the Queensland Police Service between 1981 and 2018.
Shayne is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Shayne was appointed to the QSuper Board in June 2018 and became a director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd when the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper occurred on 28 February 2022.
(Member Representative Director - nominated by Member Representative Nominees Pty Limited)
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Originally a secondary Economics and English teacher, Kate has been the General Secretary of the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) since the beginning of 2021. A Union pioneer, Kate is the first woman to hold the General Secretary role, and in 2010 was also the first woman to join the QTU Secretariat, when she was elected Deputy General Secretary. In this role, Kate was the QTU’s lead enterprise bargaining negotiator and had oversight of member services including the assist desk, legal, industrial and research officers.
Currently, Kate is the Honorary President of the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) and was previously a Director of the former Southbank Institute of TAFE, the Teachers Union Health (TUH) and the Work Health and Safety Board of Queensland.
Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) and Certificate in Super Essentials (ASFA). Kate is a member of the Australian Company of Institute Directors and has completed the Trustee Director Course with AIST. Kate holds an Executive Certificate in Non-profit Leadership and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Kate was appointed to the QSuper Board in December 2018 and became a director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd when the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper occurred on 28 February 2022.
(Member Representative Director - nominated by Member Representative Nominees Pty Limited)
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Aaron is an Industrial Advocate and Legal Advisor for The Australian Workers’ Union, responsible for advocating for members from an array of industries and providing advice regarding governance and compliance. He is an employment law and industrial relations solicitor and holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Relations (Honours).
Aaron is a commissioned Captain in the Australian Army Reserves and a committee member on the Queensland Law Society’s Industrial Law Committee. He is a Graduate of the Company Director’s Course with AICD and has previously been a volunteer solicitor at the Caxton Legal Centre.
Aaron was appointed as a Director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd on 30 June 2022.
(Employer Representative Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Janine is currently the Chair of Metro South Hospital and Health Service. Janine was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019 for her significant service to education, community, health and the media.
Janine has held appointments including membership of the Vocational Education Training and Employment Commission, Chair of the Australia New Zealand Foundation, Chair of All Hallows’ School and Board Member of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Senior management positions include Human Resources Director for Griffith University and Princess Alexandra Hospital, Director of Industrial Relations for Queensland Health, and Industrial Director and General Secretary of the Queensland Public Sector Union. A former broadcaster and columnist she served for six years on the Board of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and as Chair of the Corporation’s Audit Committee.
Janine holds a Bachelor of Adult Education and a Graduate Diploma in Business, is a Fellow of the Australian Human Resource Institute and Australian Institute of Management, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Adjunct Professor for the Griffith University Business School.
Janine was appointed to the of QSuper Board in December 2021 and became a director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd when the merger between QSuper and Sunsuper occurred on 28 February 2022.
(Independent Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Dr Martin Parkinson is the Chancellor of Macquarie University. He previously served as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as Secretary to the Australian Treasury and as the inaugural Secretary of the Department of Climate Change.
Martin is a non-executive director of Worley, O’Connell Street Associates and Champions of Change Coalition, and is chair of the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation and co-chair of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. He is a member of the Founding Group of the Champions of Change Coalition, the B-Team Australasia, the organising committee of the Climate Leaders Coalition. Martin has previously served on the NSW Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board, on the North Queensland Airports Board and of the advisory boards of Thrive Refugee Enterprises, the Asia Society Australia, Fujitsu Australia, and Bain & Company, and serves as Senior Adviser to World View.
Martin holds a Ph.D and a M.A. from Princeton University, a M.Ec from the Australian National University and a B.Ec (Hons 1) from the University of Adelaide. Martin has been awarded the degrees of Doctor of the University (honoris causa) by the University of Adelaide and of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by ANU.
Martin was appointed as a Director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd on 17 March 2024.
(Independent Director - nominated by the Superannuation Fund Nominees Panel)
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Helen has been appointed by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) to Chair the panel undertaking a three-yearly review of the General Insurance Code of Practice, to ensure general insurance remains relevant and effective in supporting and protecting members.
She previously held senior roles at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for over 20 years, including 10 years as an Executive Board Member and Deputy Chair. Helen played a leading role in APRA’s regulatory and supervision activities, with a particular focus on superannuation and insurance, and has been a key driver of enhancements to APRA’s management approach with oversight of all aspects of APRA’s operations, including strategy, finance, risk, security, audit, people and culture, corporate and regulatory affairs.
Helen was formerly a director of QInsure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian Retirement Trust.
Helen holds a BA, Actuarial from Macquarie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
Helen was appointed as a Director of Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd on 1 April 2024.
Company Secretary
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Kristy Huxtable is an experienced Company Secretary, having worked at some of Australia’s top companies, including the ASX, ING, Suncorp and the Commonwealth Bank. Kristy has a wealth of governance experience having supported some of the largest Boards in Australia. Kristy is currently the Head of Australian Retirement Trust's Company Secretariat division, and prior to that was Company Secretary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Kristy is a Fellow of the Governance Institute, a Member of their Legislative Review Committee and also a Member of the AICD. Kristy holds a Masters in Business Administration and Graduate Diploma’s in both Corporate Governance and Human Resources. Kristy also serves on the Regional Advisory Committee of RACQ Lifeflight Rescue.
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