ASFA welcomes the appointment of three of the superannuation industry’s most experienced leaders – Mark Delaney, Helen Rowell, and Dominique d’Avrincourt – to the ASX’s new, eight-member Advisory Group on Corporate Governance.
The Advisory Group will play an important role in supporting strong corporate governance standards and maintaining investor confidence in Australia’s listed markets. As the largest shareholding bloc on the ASX, it is crucial that the perspective of long-term superannuation investors is represented.
“Super funds are the largest shareholding bloc on the ASX, holding one third of local listed equities. That means 17 million Australians with super have a direct stake in the quality of corporate governance across our public equities markets,” said ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty.
“The ASX Advisory Group on Corporate Governance has an important role to play as governance standards evolve. The sector looks forward to engaging in its work through the capable representation of Helen, Mark, and Dominique. All three are respected super industry leaders with extensive governance and investment experience,” Ms Delahunty said.
Mr Delaney is the outgoing Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of AustralianSuper. Ms Rowell serves as Chair of Australian Retirement Trust and is a former APRA Deputy Chair. Ms d’Avrincourt is Head of Equities at TelstraSuper and was formerly an investment manager at HESTA and Vic Super.
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About the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)
ASFA, the voice of super, has been operating since 1962 and is the peak policy, research and advocacy body for Australia’s superannuation industry. ASFA represents the APRA regulated superannuation industry with over 100 organisations as members from corporate, industry, retail and public sector funds, and service providers. We develop policy positions through collaboration with our diverse membership base and use our deep technical expertise and research capabilities to assist in advancing outcomes for Australians.
We unite the superannuation community, supporting our members with research, advocacy, education and collaboration to help Australians enjoy a dignified retirement. We promote effective practice and advocate for efficiency, sustainability and trust in our world-class retirement income system.