Andrew joined HUB24 in 2013 as Chief Executive Officer and with HUB24’s leadership team, he has led the company’s evolution from the new entrant HUB24 platform business to today’s market-leading integrated provider of platform, data and technology solutions to the wealth industry. HUB24 has grown over the last decade to administer over $150 billion in client assets and has expanded to now include the HUBconnect, Class and myprosperity businesses. Andrew has almost three decades of experience across wealth management, encompassing advice, platforms, superannuation, insurance and information technology. After a successful career as a senior executive in information technology, Andrew held various executive roles within the Wealth Management sector including with Genesys Wealth Advisers Limited, Tyndall and Asteron. In these roles Andrew worked closely with financial advisers, including holding board director roles for over 20 advice practices and was responsible for the design and delivery of financial products for the wealth market. Andrew was previously Chief Executive Officer of Australian Administration Services (a subsidiary of Link Group) providing superannuation administration and technology services to some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds.

Fiona Bassett is a dynamic senior executive with a proven track record of building and transforming businesses in financial markets. With strategic and operational expertise spanning multiple geographies, asset classes and functions, Fiona is known for her energetic and valuesdriven leadership style consistently driving innovation and excellence.

Throughout her career, Fiona has demonstrated a passion for cultivating talent and building diverse, high-performance teams that deliver exceptional results. Her leadership impact has
been acknowledged with prestigious industry awards, including the American Banker, Mutual Fund Industry, and Institute of International Finance accolades.

Prior to joining LSEG as CEO for FTSE Russell, Fiona was a long-standing Deutsche Bank veteran, most recently serving as the Global Head of Systematic Investment Solutions and Implementation (trading) at DWS where she also was CEO of DWS UK.

Mark Bland is a Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth with deep regulatory expertise across the highly regulated financial services sector.

He advises superannuation trustees, fund managers and financial advisory firms on regulatory matters and disputes, including interactions with ASIC, APRA and AUSTRAC.

Mark also serves on the Law Council’s Financial Services Committee and is a member of the Responsible Investment Association of Australia’s Nature Working Group.

Jamie is NAB’s Global Head of FX and Derivatives Sales. Jamie is responsible for several FX related sales businesses including NAB’s Institutional, Corporate and Government teams. Prior to joining NAB, Jamie spent 17 years in London as an Managing Director of a US Investment bank running sales and trading businesses for both the Interest Rate and FX product.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Economics Degree from The University of Sydney and is based in Sydney.

Michelle Bower is Chief Executive Officer of the Gateway Network Governance Body (GNGB), the industry-owned organisation responsible for governing the Superannuation Transaction Network — a critical piece of Australia’s superannuation data infrastructure. She brings deep experience in leadership, governance, operational and cyber resilience across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Michelle is recognised for her collaborative leadership style and her focus on strengthening trust, security and system-wide resilience in essential financial services infrastructure. Michelle’s career demonstrates a strong blend of governance acumen, operational execution and industry advocacy. Before joining GNGB, she built a track record in executive and management roles spanning investment management and superannuation operations and technology. She holds the GAICD designation, reflecting her commitment to high standards of board-level governance and strategic leadership.

Enrico is an experienced public policy and corporate affairs leader and lawyer with extensive experience in policy development, thought leadership and stakeholder and government relations. His experience encompasses superannuation and financial services, government roles and legal practice in the private sector.

Enrico is currently General Manager of Public Policy & Advocacy at Rest Super, leading Rest’s public policy, regulatory affairs and advocacy activities and strategic engagement with government, regulators and other key stakeholders. The Public Policy & Advocacy team works to positively influence policy, legislation and regulation in support of the best financial interests of Rest’s over 2 million members. This covers the full breadth of policy including areas such as retirement, financial advice, equity in super, regulatory reform and climate and sustainability.

Prior to working in financial services, Enrico worked in senior roles in the Victorian Government including for the Victorian Premier and as Chief of Staff to a Victorian Minister. Enrico was previously a senior lawyer, specialising in employment law and industrial relations.

Simonne Burnett is Chief Member Experience Officer at Australian Retirement Trust. She leads the teams responsible for member experience, digital, brand, marketing, communications, education, guidance and financial advice, helping millions of Australians engage more effectively with their superannuation and retirement.

With more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, Simonne has held senior leadership roles across banking, wealth management, insurance and superannuation. She is a strong advocate for customer-led growth, member-centred design and personalised engagement, and is passionate about improving retirement outcomes by making super simpler, more accessible and relevant to members’ lives.

For a decade, Alastair Campbell served as Tony Blair’s closest communications strategist and chief spokesman, playing a central role in shaping the political narrative during a transformative period in British politics. From the years leading up to Labour’s landslide victory in 1997 through the party’s time in government, he led communications strategy and frequently found himself at the centre of historic political moments.

Alastair is widely credited as one of the key figures behind the creation of the New Labour project. In the run-up to the 1997 election and throughout Labour’s years in power, he helped drive the party’s modernisation and media strategy, often engaging in high-profile battles over how the party was portrayed in the press. While his approach made him a controversial figure in some parts of the media, he also earned respect for his commitment, creativity, loyalty and formidable work ethic.

Since leaving frontline politics, Alastair has built a prolific career as an author, commentator and strategist. He has written more than twenty books, including ten volumes of political diaries, four novels, a number one bestselling analysis of leadership and success in politics, business and sport, and two personal memoirs exploring depression and the pursuit of happiness. His recent book, But What Can I Do? Why Politics Has Gone So Wrong, and How You Can Help Fix It, became a Sunday Times bestseller and reflects his continuing engagement with the state of modern politics.

Alastair is also the co-host of the widely popular podcast The Rest Is Politics, alongside former cabinet minister Rory Stewart. Launched in 2022, the podcast has become one of the UK’s leading political programmes, bringing together two figures from historically opposing political traditions to discuss current affairs, global events and the inner workings of government and Parliament.

Alongside his media work, Alastair advises organisations on political and communications strategy and works extensively with charities. He is a prominent campaigner on mental health, speaking openly about his own experiences with depression, alcoholism and stress. Through interviews, documentaries, podcasts and books – including Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression and The Happy Depressive – he has advocated for greater openness about mental health and for workplaces to provide Mental Health First Aid training.

With humour, candour and insider perspective, Alastair draws on decades of experience at the highest levels of politics to explore leadership, reputation, the role of the media and the pressures of public life. His book Winners: And How They Succeed reflects this approach, examining what drives success across politics, sport and business. In his talks and presentations, he shares lessons from his career on leadership, strategy and resilience, encouraging audiences to challenge assumptions, understand their opponents, develop clear plans and pursue them with determination.

Robbie Campo is the CEO of HESTA, Australia’s $105 billion superannuation fund for health and community services workers, with more than 1.05 million members across Australia.

She has worked as an executive in the superannuation industry for over two decades and was previously CEO of Emergency Services and State Super, a profit-to-member fund serving Victorian emergency services and state employees.

Robbie is passionate about the fundamental purpose of superannuation; to maximise the retirement outcomes of Australians and ensure that hard-earned contributions made throughout their working lives create financial security in their post-working years. A key priority for her is to see systemic improvements for women’s economic and retirement outcomes and women’s equal participation in the superannuation system.

She is also Chair of Women in Super.

From the parade ground to the boardroom, Sarah’s career journey has been anything but ordinary. She began her career in the Australian Army before globe-trotting through Europe and the Middle East, dabbling in everything from think tanks to ballet.

Before taking on the Head of AI role at AustralianSuper, Sarah spent a decade at Microsoft where she was the National Chief Technology Officer, leading the technical strategy, vision, and execution for their largest and most strategic customers. She also served as the regional Responsible AI lead and a member of Microsoft’s AI red team, where her focus was on building trust and safeguarding AI for generations to come.

A passionate advocate for education and inclusion, Sarah serves on advisory boards for universities and TAFEs, sits on the advisory board of The Smith Family, and was recently named the fourth most powerful woman in Australian tech.

Sarah holds a BSc from UNSW, postgraduate qualifications in marketing from Cambridge Marketing College and an MBA from City of London University.

Rodrigo Catril is Senior FX Strategist at NAB, he is responsible for the Bank’s currency forecasts, develops trade ideas, authors market research and advises clients on global macroeconomic and foreign exchange developments.

Since joining NAB in 2009, Rodrigo has held roles across investment strategy, rates strategy and foreign exchange. He brings extensive experience in risk management, quantitative analysis and global fixed income investing, including more than a decade in London’s fund management industry.

Rodrigo holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand, is a CFA Charterholder and holds an AFMA Diploma of Financial Markets. He is also a co-creator of NAB’s widely followed The Morning Call podcast.

Jim Chalmers is the Treasurer of Australia.

He has been the Member for Rankin in the House of Representatives since 2013, proudly representing the people and suburbs of southern Brisbane and Logan City where he was born, grew up and made a home with Laura, Leo, Annabel, and Jack.

He served as Shadow Treasurer from 2019 to 2022, and Shadow Minister for Finance from 2016 to 2019.

Prior to Jim’s election to Parliament, he was the Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer.

He has a PhD in political science and international relations from the Australian National University and a first class honours degree in public policy from Griffith University, and is a qualified company director.

Jim’s most recent book, Changing Jobs: the Fair Go in the New Machine Age, was co-authored with Mike Quigley and published in 2017. His earlier book about the Global Financial Crisis, Glory Daze, was released in 2013.

Peter Chun joined UniSuper as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2021, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in financial services. UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest super funds with more than 680,000 members and approximately $166 billion in funds under management (as at 31 December 2025).

As CEO, Peter is responsible for developing, leading, and implementing corporate strategy and culture. He is also accountable for the overall services and operational management of UniSuper Management nationally.

Prior to joining UniSuper, Peter held senior executive roles at Aware Super, Colonial First State and Credit Suisse.

Peter is a qualified Actuary with a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University. He holds Graduate Diplomas in Applied Finance and Investments and Financial Planning from the Securities Institute of Australia; and has undertaken the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School (Boston, USA). Peter is a Director of UniSuper Management Pty Ltd, ASFA and Diversity Council Australia.

Sarah Cornelius is a Principal Consultant and Head of Investment Governance. Since joining the firm in 2010, she has developed extensive expertise in delivering investment governance advice to investment committees and boards across a range of client segments. Her responsibilities include evaluating internal investment capabilities, conducting assessments of investment beliefs, and reviewing and drafting investment policies for various institutional investors.

In addition to her investment governance responsibilities, she is an active member of Frontier’s investment consulting team. She supports clients through consulting engagements and participates in both investment and manager research activities. She is also part of Frontier’s Responsible Investment Group, contributing to the advancement of responsible investment practices within the organisation.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Commercial Law) from Swinburne University, as well as a Masters of Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional.

Sarah Court commenced as ASIC Chair on 1 June 2026.
One of Australia’s most experienced regulators, Sarah has held senior statutory positions across key economic and corporate regulators for more than 18 years.

Prior to her appointment, Sarah was Deputy Chair of ASIC where she led an uplift in ASIC’s enforcement approach to protect consumers and investors and safeguard Australia’s financial system.

Sarah represents ASIC in key national economic and law enforcement forums including the Council of Financial Regulators, Serious Financial Crime Taskforce and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Internationally, Sarah participates in the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Committee for Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Committee.

Before joining ASIC, Sarah was a Commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for three terms, where she oversaw competition and consumer enforcement, and regulatory policy.

Sarah has also held senior positions at the Australian Government Solicitor, leading national teams across government litigation, including competition and consumer law, administrative law and enforcement matters.

Sarah has held board positions with the Law School and Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis at the University of South Australia.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence) and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Adelaide, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Andrew Creighton is a seasoned transformation and technology leader based in Melbourne. With over 20 years of extensive experience globally, leading large-scale business transformation across financial services. He specialises in aligning business strategy with technology, data, processes and automation to simplify operations, enhance customer experiences, and deliver measurable commercial outcomes. Andrew currently leads the Transformation & Business Improvement office for APAC with SS&C

Christine Cupitt is a widely respected and credible leader with a passion for ensuring fair, high-quality outcomes for consumers across the financial services sector. She is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Australian
Life Insurers and has 20 years’ experience working in legal, strategic and public policy roles.

Christine is the former Chief of Policy and Strategy at the Australian Banking Association (ABA) where she led the industry’s response and submissions to the banking Royal Commission. She was instrumental in subsequent changes to the Banking Code of Practice and provided considered industry guidance that helped shape the banking sector of today. 

She also led the banking industry’s policy response and regulatory program for COVID 19 as well as the development of the ABA’s climate change and net zero transition program.

She also worked at AMP from 2007 to 2013 across product and financial advice, including three years with Hillross Financial Services.

Christine is a co-founder of the debt relief charity, Way Forward Debt Solutions, and a Vincent Fairfax Fellow.

Barnali Das is a Senior Manager, Group Risk at AustralianSuper. She brings extensive experience across quantitative finance, model governance, valuation, data risk and financial risk management. Barnali has worked with complex models and data across market risk, credit risk, stress testing, treasury, and valuation frameworks, and has experience engaging with governance committees, auditors, and senior stakeholders. Her current focus is on strengthening oversight and supporting robust governance as organisations respond to increasing complexity, regulatory expectations, and the expanding use of data and AI.

Barnali brings a practical superannuation risk perspective on how ownership of data and models is reshaping investment governance, risk appetite, transparency, and oversight.

Guy Debelle is Chair of FundsSA and is on the board of Tivan, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, e61, Amy’s Foundation and SAFA. He is an adviser to the Investment Committee at Australian Retirement Trust (ART) and chairs the advisory board of Famille Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Adelaide where he is an Honorary Professor and a PhD in Economics from MIT.

Dr Debelle was the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia from 2016 until 2022 and prior to this was Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) from 2007-2016. Following his time at the RBA, he was CFO of Fortescue Future Industries.

Mary Delahunty is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Limited (ASFA).

ASFA is the peak policy, research and advocacy body for Australia’s superannuation industry. It is a not-for-profit, sector-neutral, and non-party political, national organisation. ASFA’s mission is to continuously improve the superannuation system, so all Australians can enjoy a dignified retirement.

Mary joined ASFA in 2024 after founding Seven Advisory, a specialist ESG and impact advisory service to institutional investors developing their social license to deliver long-term value. Prior to that Mary was Head of Impact at HESTA where she played a key role in shaping strategic policies and responsible investment practices to advance member outcomes in the superannuation system. She was also previously an executive with Link Market Services.

Mary is a member of the Pensions & Investment World Pension Summit International Advisory Board and holds several board positions including in the RegTech and education sectors and was a 2015 Churchill Fellow awarded for international research on gender equity in retirement outcomes.

Mary studied Arts at the University of Melbourne, and later completed a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning and then a Masters of Applied Finance.

Brendan Donoghue is a Digital and Customer Experience executive based in Melbourne. With a career spanning over 20 years Brendan has been a pioneer in the design and digital revolution of corporate Australia, driving innovations which have positively impacted on millions of Australians.

Brendan currently leads the enterprise digital capability for UniSuper, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, with over $170 Billion in funds under management. In the past 8 years he has transformed its digital offering to provide a market leading, member first experience.

Vicki joined Rest as Chief Executive Officer in May 2018, bringing more than 20 years’ senior executive leadership experience in superannuation, life insurance, wealth management and banking.

Vicki is passionate about simplifying and demystifying superannuation to help all Australians achieve their best retirement outcomes.

Vicki holds an Executive MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and a diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Vicki has served as an Executive Director on Trustee Boards. She is a Director of The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia

Vicki’s experience includes executive leadership roles at some of Australia’s leading organisations, such as AMP, BT, Suncorp and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. She has an extensive background in distribution, strategic marketing, digital, fund operations and contact centres, customer strategy and design and product management.

Vicki is passionate about helping and seeing people under her leadership strive for excellence. In her spare time (if there is any) she has 3 teenage kids and you’ll likely find her on her jet ski in the calm waters of Lake Macquarie.

Jeremy Duffield is co-founder/director of SuperEd, a leading Australian digital financial advice provider serving super funds, their members and consumers directly. SuperEd incorporates Retirement Essentials which provides Age Pension services and retirement advice. His mission is to make affordable
quality advice and help available to Australians for better retirements.

Jeremy was the founding Managing Director and Chairman of Vanguard Investments Australia (1996-2010). He served as a senior executive of The Vanguard Group for over three decades in the US, Asia and Australia. He was also founding chairman of Plum Financial Services.

He was previously Chair of MLC’s asset management subsidiary and a director of Vanguard Super Pty Ltd. Formerly, he was a director of MLC’s responsible entities (2011-2020).
He has been: Chair of the Australian Centre for Financial Studies, a member of the Financial Services Advisory Council, Vice Chair of the Investment and Financial Services Association, a member of the Johnson Task Force on Australia as a Financial Centre, and a member of the Financial Literacy Foundation.

Linda has more than 30 years of experience across Superannuation and the Broader Wealth Management sector developed through leading businesses and more recently as a senior consultant to the Wealth Management Industry.

Linda was the National Sector Leader for Wealth and Asset Management at KPMG where she built a business to serve the needs of KPMG clients across Superannuation, Platforms, advice and asset management.

Before that Linda was the Executive General Manager of Colonial First State.

Linda was appointed to the AMP Limited Board and the AMP Bank Board as a Non Executive Director on 1 September 2025.

Kate Farrar is the Chief Executive Officer of Brighter Super, where she has led the fund’s transformation from a $10 billion Queensland public-sector fund with 75,000 members into a $37 billion success story with nearly 350,000 members.

Since her appointment as CEO in April 2018, Kate has overseen the merger of LGIAsuper and Energy Super and the acquisition of Suncorp Super—the first industry fund acquisition of a retail fund. Completed 18 months ahead of schedule, the integration delivered significant cost efficiencies and scale, resulting in administration fee reductions of up to 70% for some members, while expanding services across Queensland.

Under Kate’s leadership, in 2023 Brighter Super was recognised as the second fastest growing industry fund in Australia, acknowledged for its strong operational sustainability and member-first approach. In recognition of these achievements, she was named the Fund Executive of the Year by the Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL) in 2024 and awarded Women in Finance – CEO of the Year in the same year.

Kate brings 35 years of leadership experience across finance and energy, including senior roles at Barclays de Zoete Wedd, Suncorp Investment Management, NSW Treasury Corporation, McKinsey & Company, and Ergon Energy.

Beyond her role at Brighter Super, Kate serves as a Non-Executive Director of ASX100 listed Seven Group Holdings and is the President of the Queensland Futures Institute.

She holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and a Master’s Degree in Econometrics and Finance. Through a scholarship from Chief Executive Women, she is also a graduate of INSEAD’s Advanced Management Programme. In 2025, following her FEAL award education grant, Kate completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business program, People, Culture, and Performance: Strategies from Silicon Valley.

Natasha Etschmann, widely known as tashinvests, is a leading next-generation financial commentator and investor advocate redefining how wealth creation is communicated in the digital era. Through sophisticated, data-led content across social media, she has built one of Australia’s most engaged investing communities, championing long-term strategy and financial literacy for emerging investors.

Her insights have been featured by the Australian Financial Review and ASX, and she has collaborated with major financial institutions and global investment platforms to bridge the gap between traditional markets and modern audiences. Natasha offers executive leaders a rare combination of market credibility and digital fluency – delivering strategic perspective on engaging the next generation of investors and consumers.

Kevin Fernandez is a Senior Partner at Novigi, advising financial services organisations on data and technology strategy. He is a recognised industry thinker focused on technology, innovation, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Ms Forman is a senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in financial services across the superannuation and wealth management sectors, having led strategy, product, sales, financial advice, member experience and operational teams over her career. Sarah has extensive experience in the management and delivery of financial advice services, having successfully led the financial advice functions at some of Australia’s largest superannuation and wealth management providers. 

As Chief Retirement officer, Sarah is keen to evolve retirement solutions and pathways that allow all members access to the education, guidance and advice they need to navigate to suitable retirement solutions, feeling confident and empowered about their financial futures.

Ms Forman holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Government) from Sydney University, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a range of professional KAPLAN accreditations related to financial services as well as a Professional Certificate in Management from the Graduate School of Management, University of Adelaide.

Katherine Forrest is a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the superannuation and financial services industry. As Chief Operating Officer of IQ Group, she has played a key role in driving innovation, blending modern operational strategies with business and technology leadership. Her expertise spans project delivery, strategy, and IT management across both public and private sectors, shaping IQ Group’s
consulting capabilities and redefining how clients achieve success.

A sought-after speaker on industry transformation, Katherine draws on her extensive experience to help organisations navigate change, whether through regulatory adaptation, digital transformation, or shifting consumer expectations. She has deep insights into how highly regulated industries can leverage technology and operational efficiencies to enhance customer experience, improve compliance, and drive long-term
sustainability.

 
Katherine’s work in superannuation has also provided valuable lessons for adjacent industries, including aged care, health and retirement. As the sector faces increasing regulatory pressures, service delivery challenges, and evolving consumer demands, she shares insights from superannuation’s transformation —
exploring how industry consolidation, digital innovation, and governance best practices can serve as a blueprint for aged care leaders. With a passion for driving meaningful change, Katherine translates complex industry challenges into actionable strategies, helping organisations stay ahead in an era of disruption

Cathy Freeman is a proud Kuku Yalanji and Birri Gubba woman and one of Australia’s most revered Indigenous Olympic champions. Rising from Mackay in Queensland, she made history as the first Australian Aboriginal woman to win gold at an international athletics event and went on to represent Australia at four Olympic Games.

Her career-defining moment came at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, where she won gold in the 400 metres, carrying both the Australian and Aboriginal flags in one of the most iconic moments in Australian sporting history. A World Champion, Australian of the Year and Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Cathy is celebrated not only for her sporting achievements but for the barriers she broke.

Since retiring, Cathy has dedicated herself to empowering young Australians through education and community initiatives and a highly respected speaker and advocate, sharing insights on resilience, leadership, identity and purpose.

Bishu Solomon Girma is Managing Director of Access Group APAC, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and India. In this role, Bishu leads the delivery of accounting, payroll and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.

With more than two decades of experience spanning law, legal technology and customer success across North America and Europe, Bishu brings a wealth of international experience and commercial expertise to the role.

Bishu is recognised for a leadership approach that combines commercial discipline, cross-cultural understanding and a strong commitment to building high-performing teams and environments where people can thrive.

Ben Hillier, joined AMP in 2021 as Director Retirement. He has 30 years’ experience, including roles across every sector of superannuation.

Prior to working within superannuation, Ben worked in the banking, property and energy sectors with a focus on innovation and product development.

Ben has been at the forefront of innovation in superannuation, having led the following initiatives:
– First fund to be awarded a MySuper authorisation
– First fund to offer a retirement bonus
– First fund to offer an Innovative Retirement Income Stream
– First fund to offer complete investment choice in a lifetime income stream
– First fund to offer deferred lifetime income in accumulation
– First fund to default members into a deferred lifetime income stream

Dr Mahya Knox is the Chief AI Officer at NAB.
A serial AI entrepreneur and aerospace engineer by background, she previously led AI for the retail bank at CBA and was an Associate Partner in AI at McKinsey & Company, where she focused on defence, aviation, and banking.

Simon Kuestenmacher is a Director and Co-founder of The Demographics Group, which provides specialist advice on demographic, consumer and social trends for business.

He presents on demographic and global trends that are shaping Australia today and into the future and his presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by corporate, government and industry audiences alike.

Simon is a columnist at The New Daily newspaper and a regular contributor to The Australian newspaper; and he is also a media commentator on demographic and data matters.

Simon has amassed 600,000 global followers on social media, reaches over 35 million people every month and ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow him on Twitter or any of his other social channels.

Simon holds degrees in geography from leading universities in Berlin and Melbourne and worked for several years as a business consultant with KPMG Australia.

Eliza is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at CI ISAC Australia, with experience spanning financial services, consulting, and critical infrastructure. Her background covers both offensive and defensive security, including threat intelligence, OSINT, security operations, and adversary emulation at organisations such as NAB and Deloitte. She has spent years translating complex threat data into actionable defence strategies, drawing on a strong interest in the psychology behind adversary behaviour and decision-making, as well as a broader interest in cybercrime and the wider issues shaping the threat landscape.

Abigail Holman advises Australia’s largest financial institutions on AI and data to drive growth, efficiency and resilience. She is Deloitte Australia’s Lead Partner for AWS, and a trusted transformation partner to C-suite executives. Recognised for translating complex technologies into business outcomes while navigating regulatory and operational risk, Abigail previously held technology leadership roles at Uber and DiDi Chuxing and has a foundation in software engineering. She is a published voice on Data, AI and innovation in FSI in Australia.

Will Liang is the CEO of Amplify AI Group, a consulting firm which specialises in helping superannuation funds on their AI journey. Amplify AI Group have trained executives and investment professionals who collectively manage over $1.2 trillion in assets under management. Our value proposition is our industry practitioners’ knowledge of asset owners and managers with true AI expertise, as recognised by our global speaking engagements.

With over 18 years’ experience leading AI, data and technology, Will was CTO for MA Asset Management , served as enterprise architect and CIO for Macquarie Capital Asia Pacific as part of a decade at Macquarie Group, and led KPMG’s national regulatory technology practice.

His interest in data analytics and artificial intelligence has been long standing and includes travelling to Harvard for professional development in data and AI in 2019.

Will is recognised internationally for his technology leadership, including as a Top Voice on Linkedin for Data Science and AI and was named as a Global Top 100 Data and Analytics leader by Corinium. He was also named the Top 100 CIO in Asia by CIO.com. In Australia, he was awarded an honorary fellowship at UTS for his work on AI education in 2024. 

Will is a sought after speaker and his most high profile keynote was at the TEDxSydney event on AI and humanity. 

Catriona Lowe was appointed by the Governor General to the position of ACCC Deputy Chair for a 5-year term on 27 January 2023. On 19 June 2023 Catriona commenced as an Associate Member of the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Catriona chairs the Compliance and Product Safety Committee, is the Deputy Chair of Commission, the Digital ID and Consumer Data Right Committee, Scams and Digital Markets Committee and Enforcement Committee, and is a member of the Energy Markets Board.

For over 20 years Catriona has had a strong commitment to consumer issues and protection of consumer rights in her varied roles as a regulator, litigator and consumer advocate.

Before joining the ACCC, Catriona was a Board Member of the Australian Energy Regulator from February 2020. She has also held a non-Executive director role on a range of boards, including the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority and the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. Catriona was also principal of a consumer-focused consulting practice.

From 2006 to 2013, Catriona was Co-CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre. She has also held senior roles with the Consumers’ Federation of Australia and the ACCC.

Over the years Catriona has worked extensively on matters involving consumer focused regulation, behavioural economics and effective enforcement and compliance. She has advocated for consumers across a range of markets including financial services, telecommunications and energy.

Catriona has a Bachelor of Laws from Northern Territory University (now Charles Darwin University).

Bonyit is a Retirement Advice Consultant at Cbus Super, with 7 years of experience in the superannuation industry. He is also an advocate for financial literacy, particularly for young and multicultural Australians, sharing practical money lessons on social media that have built an engaged young and multicultural community. Drawing on his own understanding of how younger members engage with money and financial products, he creates content that helps everyday Australians take control of their finances and build better opportunities for their future.

His mission is to empower people through education and advocacy, breaking down complex financial topics such as superannuation, budgeting, investing, and career progression into simple, actionable steps. His current project, FinLab (Financial Laboratory), extends this work into schools and community groups through interactive, science-like money education.

Fiona Macgregor was appointed TAL Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in October 2024.

Since joining TAL in 2014, Fiona has held various leadership roles across innovation, customer, brand and technology. She was Chief Executive – Individual Life from 2023-2024 and Chief Information & Innovation Officer from 2018-2023.

Fiona has over 20 years’ experience in financial services. She spent the first part of her career in consumer banking in the UK where she developed expertise in customer-led innovation, working both locally and internationally. Fiona has also worked as an independent consultant, focusing on innovation culture and growth strategy.

Fiona holds an MA (Hons) Business Organisation from Heriot-Watt University. She is a member of the Champions of Change Coalition and a Non-Executive Director of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI).

Philip is a Partner who leads MinterEllison’s national superannuation practice. He advises superannuation trustees, investment managers and institutional investors on complex transactional, regulatory and governance matters. With over a decade of experience, he has supported many of Australia’s largest superannuation funds on high-value transactions across infrastructure, property, private equity, venture capital and debt.

Clients value his commercial and pragmatic approach. Through his experience at leading Australian law firms, he has advised trustees of profit-to-member, retail and corporate superannuation funds, as well as a range of statutory benefit schemes; sovereign wealth funds; high-net-worth individuals; family offices; employers; and the trustees of self managed superannuation funds.

Philip’s relevant experience includes advising:
– A number of superannuation funds, insurers and investment managers: on the implementation of major regulatory change projects, including APRA’s Prudential Standard CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management), PayDay Super and the Financial Accountability Regime.

– A number of superannuation funds: in respect of their obligations under the Portfolio Holdings Disclosure regime.

– The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA): on whether trustees of Australian superannuation funds need to comply with the best financial interests covenant when purchasing carbon credits to offset carbon emissions in the trustee’s business operations.

– Cbus: on the negotiation of new arrangements with RIMES in relation to its investment data management technology platform.

– Rest: on its commitment to invest up to US$250 million in the US Cities Real Estate Fund, managed by Nuveen  Real Estate – one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers.

– Mercer Super: on the preparation of sustainability and climate-related disclosures for the purpose of identifying and managing any ‘greenwashing’ risk.

– ING: on a major restructure of ‘ING Living Super’, including a successor fund transfer and the renegotiation of major outsourcing agreements in relation to sponsorship and data management.

– Hostplus: on two transformative fund mergers (with Statewide Super and Intrust Super) by way of successor fund transfer.

– Cbus: on the transfer of assets from Media Super to Cbus following the merger of the two funds by way of successor fund transfer.

– Maritime Super: on its investment in the Hostplus Pooled Superannuation Trust.

– Hostplus, HESTA, Cbus, Rest, AustralianSuper, CareSuper and Maritime Super: on a range of investments, mandates and co-investments across various asset classes and structures, including in infrastructure, real estate, debt, private credit, private equity, venture capital, currency and equities.

– Rest: on its acquisition of a one-third stake in Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower redevelopment for approximately $900 million.

– HESTA, Australian Retirement Trust, Maritime Super and others: in relation to the negotiation of custody and administrative services agreements with global custody banks.

Dan leads the investment team at People’s Partnership, overseeing the management of over £43 billion on behalf of the seven million members of The People’s Pension, a leading UK defined contribution (DC) master trust.

Under Dan’s leadership, the team is building one of the UK’s largest asset owners at a transformative time for the pensions industry. Their collaborative model focuses on deep partnerships with a select group of high-quality asset managers to execute strategy and enhance performance.

People’s Partnership operates a purpose-driven model where profits benefit members, with a vision to become a world-class asset owner—distinct from most DC funds.

Dan has worked in the investment sector since 2003, with prior experience in investment consulting at Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP), where he was a partner, as well as at Redington and Mercer.

Joseph was re-elected as Assistant Secretary at the ACTU Congress in June 2024.

Joseph joined the ACTU in 2016, where he has been Political Director and a Policy Officer, as well as working with the Innovation and Growth Taskforces.

Most recently he led the ACTU Centre for Workers’ Capital.

Joseph grew up in Canberra and like many young Australians was a waiter through high school and university at local cafes and restaurants.

As ACTU Assistant Secretary, Joseph is passionate about winning a better future for working people and growing the union movement.

Joseph has a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts from Australian National University and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from the University of NSW.

Outside of work, Joseph is a proud father and a supporter of the Canberra Raiders.

Damien Mu is the CEO and Managing Director of AIA Australia, and AIA Health Insurance.

Damien has more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian financial services industry, with management experience spanning life and health insurance, superannuation and investments. Damien’s career at AIA Australia began in 2007, and he was appointed to the role of CEO in 2014. From July 2016 to January 2022, Damien was also CEO of AIA New Zealand.

In 2021, Damien was awarded Insurance Leader of the year at the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) Insurance Industry Awards. Following this, and under his leadership, AIA Australia was also awarded Life Insurance Company of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2024 by ANZIIF.

He is passionate about inspiring people to be their best and leading a purpose led organisation that makes a difference in people’s lives. Damien is a firm advocate for further government investment in prevention focused interventions that will improve mental health, and in 2024, was announced as an Ambassador for Australians for Mental Health.

Damien is the Co-Chair of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). He is a regular participant in industry forums and roundtables, using his voice to drive positive change that will help safeguard the financial futures of Australians.

Born in Brindisi, Italy, Daniel was a young child when he moved with his family to Australia. He grew up in Canberra and completed his first degrees – arts and law – at the ANU. He then completed a Master of Economics (University of Sydney) and a PhD in economics from Yale.  

He lectured at Monash University, was an economic adviser in the Gillard government and was a Victorian MP from 2014 to 2018. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer of Victoria, Daniel helped deliver major infrastructure projects and developed innovative financing structures for community projects. 

In 2018 he was preselected for the new federal seat of Fraser and became its first MP at the 2019 election, re-elected in 2022 and 2025. From 2022 to 2025, Daniel was chair of the House of Representatives’ Standing Economics Committee in which he chaired inquiries; economic dynamism, competition and business formation and insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. 

In 2025, he became the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services.  

In August 2022, Daniel published ‘Safety Net: The Future of Welfare in Australia’, which aims to explore the ways in which an insurance approach can improve the effectiveness of government service delivery. 

Jimmy Mullen is the Executive Manager for Consulting Services at IQ Group. With more than 25 years of experience across banking and superannuation, spanning both trustee and administration environments, he brings a deep understanding of the industry’s evolving challenges, opportunities, and regulatory landscape.

Jimmy specialises in operations, transformation, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of leading complex migrations, integrations, and large-scale business change initiatives. He is passionate about helping organisations navigate regulatory change, strengthen governance, and improve operational performance while delivering better outcomes for members and customers. A collaborative and people-focused leader, Jimmy is committed to empowering teams, developing capability, and creating environments where individuals and organisations can thrive and achieve sustainable success.

Caroline O’Brien is a globally recognised data and AI executive with deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, product innovation, and ethical AI. She currently serves as General Manager of Data & Intelligence at Coles Group, where she leads Data, AI Engineering, Platform, Tech Strategy and Enterprise Architecture focused on driving business transformation through data-driven decision making.

Prior to joining Coles, Caroline spent more than seven years at AI technology company Afiniti, where she held several senior leadership roles including Chief Data Officer and Head of Product. In these roles, she led global data strategy, AI product development, governance, and advanced analytics teams, helping deliver large-scale AI solutions for enterprise clients worldwide.

Caroline’s career spans both industry and academia. She was a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and remains connected with the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, where her research focused on applying engineering, mathematics, and machine learning to cardiovascular disease treatment. She has authored more than 18 academic papers and co-authored two books.

She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Engineering and Arts in Mechanical and Space Engineering and Mathematics from The University of Queensland.

A passionate advocate for responsible AI and diversity in technology, Caroline is known for championing ethical AI frameworks and supporting women in STEM and data science leadership

Georgie Obst is General Manager, Digital at HESTA, where she leads a team that blends data insights, member feedback and technology to deliver personalised digital experiences that build engagement and trust. A strategic and curious leader, she is focused on creating value in the moments that matter, helping members achieve the retirement they deserve after a career spent caring for others. Across her career she has held senior roles spanning digital, customer loyalty and customer growth, and holds a Master of Organisational Leadership from Melbourne Business School. Georgie is a passionate advocate for women in the sector and for using digital innovation to improve members’ financial futures. 

Maree is a Partner in EY’s Financial Services Office, based in Melbourne and leads EY’s National Superannuation Practice, bringing over 26 years of superannuation audit and consulting experience at EY and more than 30 years in the industry.

Gavin is the Chief Customer Officer, and member of the Executive team, at Nest Pensions, the largest workplace pension scheme in the UK.

With over 30 years of experience in the UK pensions industry, Gavin was one of the architects of Nest, accountable for designing the digital first service that is now delivering for its 14 million members and hundreds of thousands of employers and intermediaries.

Today, his role encompasses Nest’s brand and marketing, proposition development and product design.

Louisa Roberts is Head of Aladdin for Australia and New Zealand at BlackRock. She leads the regional Aladdin business, working with superannuation funds, asset managers, insurers, and wealth firms to modernise investment and operating models through technology, data, and analytics.

A significant focus of Louisa’s work is partnering with Australian superannuation funds as they navigate industry consolidation, growing private market allocations, increasing operational complexity, and the need for more integrated investment technology and data capabilities.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Louisa has held senior leadership roles across BlackRock, SimCorp, FIS (formerly SunGard), and Princeton Financial Systems. Her expertise spans investment technology, business transformation, data strategy, and investment management. Louisa holds degrees in Mathematics and Finance and Economics from the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney.

Gilles Roth was born on 1 March 1967 in Luxembourg. He studied law at the “Centre Universitaire de Luxembourg” and the “Université Catholique de Louvain” (UCL) in Belgium, where he obtained a degree in law and another degree in business administration and management.

Following the legislative elections of 8 October 2023, Gilles Roth was appointed Minister of Finance on 17 November 2023 in the coalition government formed by the Christian Social Party (CSV) and the Democratic Party (DP).

Gilles Roth was elected municipal councilor in 1993 and became mayor of the city of Mamer in 2000. He joined the Parliament in April 2007 and was reconducted until 2023. In 2013, he became Chairman of the CSV political group.

From 1991 to 1994, Gilles Roth practiced as a lawyer. In 1995, he started working at the Ministry of Finance, before being seconded to the Luxembourg Court of Auditors and the Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the European Union in Brussels. In 1998, he returned to the Ministry of Finance and became government advisor, later senior government advisor.

Patricia leads the peak body for older Australians, taking a constructive approach to building an inclusive and bright future for older people. Her goal is to eliminate ageism, which should be as socially unacceptable as sexism and racism. Studying ageism as part of her BA in Social Sciences, she was inspired to volunteer in home care, and do meals runs. She cried when an older woman held on to her hand and asked her to stay because she had not seen anyone that day, and anyone young in a long time. 

Committed to building a more inclusive Australia that appreciates and welcomes the contribution of older people, Patricia’s career spans community, disability, and aged care, health, and advocacy roles. She has experience from the perspective of not-for-profit, public service, advocacy, Ministerial office, and most importantly, as a support to her own ageing family members. 

Patricia centres her work on the value of older people. Everyone deserves the benefit of older people we love in our lives. She has worked consistently to improve the choice and control older people have in their own lives, working to reform aged care to fund the individual’s care, rather than the provider, and following through to make sure the system works.  

Deanne Stewart is Chief Executive Officer of Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest profit-for-member superannuation funds, responsible for more than $245 billion in funds under management.

Deanne brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across superannuation, wealth management, insurance and management consulting, spanning senior roles in Australia and internationally.

Deanne has led Aware through major transformation, including several mergers and a significant technology and data transformation to build a digital-first fund. Under her leadership, Aware launched a market-leading retirement proposition, including an innovative digital advice service, and has been named Pension Fund of the Year for three consecutive years.

Before joining Aware Super, Deanne was Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Australia. She has also held senior roles at BT Financial Group and Westpac, at Merrill Lynch Investment Management in New York, and at McKinsey & Company in London.

Deanne serves as a Director of the Super Members Council and Redkite, Chair of the Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation Precinct Executive Council, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion at Work at the University of Sydney. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW Sydney and an MBA from the Yale School of Management, completed as a Fulbright Scholar, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. In 2025, she received the UNSW Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.

Ben Styles is Director and Chief Commercial Officer at SuperAPI, with deep expertise across financial services, regulatory technology and innovation.

Over a 25-year career building and scaling new ventures, Ben has held executive leadership roles at Atomic and Xero, as well as senior roles at NAB, spanning corporate, venture studio and private market environments.

Jackson Swain is a Private Wealth Adviser at UniSuper, where he provides strategic financial advice to professionals, academics and retirees across a broad range of retirement planning, superannuation, investment and estate planning matters.

Based in Hobart, Jackson works closely with UniSuper members to help them navigate complex financial decisions and achieve better retirement outcomes. He is passionate about improving financial literacy and member engagement across the superannuation sector.

Jackson was recognised as a winner of the 2026 ASFA Future Leaders Competition for his innovative idea to help strengthen outcomes for superannuation fund members and support the future evolution of the industry.

Kirsten Temple is General Manager, Investment Strategy at JANA and is responsible for the firm’s investment strategy advice, including asset allocation, portfolio design, capital markets analysis and portfolio risk management.

She leads JANA’s asset allocation advice and decision-making for advisory and implemented consulting clients and has more than 20 years’ industry experience advising institutional investors in Australia and the UK.

Kirsten holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and degrees in Commerce (Economics) and Arts (Asian Studies) from the University of New England.

Blair was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AMP Limited in March 2026. He is responsible for leading the AMP business and driving the company’s strategy with a focus on strengthening customer outcomes and delivering sustainable
growth. He is also a member of the AMP Limited Board and AMP Bank Board.

Blair has over 30 years’ experience across the financial services sector in Australia and New Zealand. Blair has held various executive positions at AMP including his most recent role as AMP’s Chief Financial Officer and before that Group Executive Transformation and New Zealand. In the CFO and Transformation roles Blair tightened financial management, led a significant capital return program and successfully executed both the AMP Capital separation and the AMP Advice sale
and partnership.

Blair served as Acting CEO for the AMP Wealth Management and AMP Bank businesses (formerly known as AMP Australia) in 2020-21 following a successful period leading the AMP New Zealand business.

Blair has also held senior roles in AMP’s Retail Financial Services; Advice & Sales and Marketing and Distribution functions.

Kate Westacott is an executive technology leader with more than two decades of experience delivering strategy, technology and business transformation across financial services. Most recently CIO for APAC at SS&C Technologies, she has led large-scale technology and data-driven change for some of Australia’s leading superannuation funds and UK wealth organisations.

As Executive Manager, Technology and AI at IQ Group, Kate works with clients to turn AI from vision into practical value. She brings a combination of executive leadership experience, technology expertise and a pragmatic approach to execution.

Kate is passionate about helping organisations build confidence, adapt quickly and create sustainable value for members. At IQ Group, Kate leads with energy, building high-performing teams and reshaping ways of working to prepare the firm for what’s next.

Braidon Whatley is the Founding Engineer at SuperAPI, building the technology that connects super funds to employers through embedded payroll and superannuation compliance workflows.

With over a decade in technology and data, Braidon has designed complex systems, led teams and built products from the ground up. He combines technical expertise with a drive to solve longstanding industry challenges and make super simpler for members, employers and funds.

A winner of the 2026 ASFA Future Leaders Competition, Braidon was recognised for his proposal to accelerate death benefit payments, using infrastructure the industry already has, to ease the burden on families at a difficult time.

With more than two decades of experience across personal injury insurance and superannuation claims management, Cass Wild brings a rare combination of operational depth, strategic leadership and regulatory expertise to her role as General Manager, Partnerships & Strategy at EML.

Cass leads EML’s strategic engagement with superannuation trustees, insurers and regulators, working with clients to strengthen claims performance and deliver sustainable, member-centric outcomes.

Throughout her career, Cass has developed particular expertise in navigating changing regulatory expectations, strengthening claims operating models, and driving improvements that balance member outcomes, service quality, and sustainable performance.

Danielle Wood commenced a 5-year term as Chair of the Productivity Commission on 13 November 2023.

Prior to joining the Commission, she was CEO of the Grattan Institute and Head of its Budgets and Government Program. During her time at Grattan, Danielle also held roles as member of the Australian Government’s Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce, the Parliamentary Budget Office Expert Advisory Committee, the Jobs and Skills Australia Consultative Forum and the Australia and New Zealand School of Government Research Committee.

Danielle previously worked in senior roles at the ACCC and at NERA Economic Consulting. She started her career as a graduate at the Productivity Commission.

Danielle holds an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Adelaide and two Masters degrees, one in Economics and one in Competition Law, from the University of Melbourne.

Danielle is an Honorary Fellow and former President of the Economic Society of Australia and a former Research Fellow of the Women’s Leadership Institute. She was the co-founder and first Chair of the Women in Economics Network.

She is currently an ex-officio member of the Australian Government’s Competition Review Expert Advisory Panel.

As well as her work as Chair, Danielle is also working on the Housing supply regulation inquiry.

James Wrigley is a financial adviser, author and one of Australia’s leading voices in personal finance and retirement. With almost two decades of experience, James specialises in helping Australians make smarter decisions about their money, superannuation and retirement. He is the author of the bestselling Retire Life Ready and is passionate about making complex financial concepts simple and accessible through his work and the content he shares online to in excess of 500,000 followers.

Katherine Forrest is a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the superannuation and financial services industry. As Chief Operating Officer of IQ Group, she has played a key role in driving innovation, blending modern operational strategies with business and technology leadership. Her expertise spans project delivery, strategy, and IT management across both public and private sectors, shaping IQ Group’s consulting capabilities and redefining how clients achieve success.

A sought-after speaker on industry transformation, Katherine draws on her extensive experience to help organisations navigate change, whether through regulatory adaptation, digital transformation, or shifting consumer expectations. She has deep insights into how highly regulated industries can leverage technology and operational efficiencies to enhance customer experience, improve compliance, and drive long-term sustainability.

Katherine’s work in superannuation has also provided valuable lessons for adjacent industries, including aged care, health and retirement. As the sector faces increasing regulatory pressures, service delivery challenges, and evolving consumer demands, she shares insights from superannuation’s transformation—exploring how industry consolidation, digital innovation, and governance best practices can serve as a blueprint for aged care leaders. With a passion for driving meaningful change, Katherine translates complex industry challenges into actionable strategies, helping organisations stay ahead in an era of disruption.