The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the voice of super, is pleased to announce the appointment of AustralianSuper’s Paula Benson, Chief Officer Strategy and Corporate Affairs, as a new Director to the ASFA Board.
Paula has 25 years’ experience in senior strategy, corporate affairs and marketing roles in top NYSE and ASX firms across the superannuation, banking and financial services, mining and resources, infrastructure, health, education and media sectors.
“We are delighted to welcome Paula to the ASFA Board, particularly at a time of great innovation and opportunity for our superannuation system,” said ASFA Chair, Gary Dransfield.
“Paula’s creative and strategic leadership skills and cross-sector experience will further strengthen the sector-wide expertise of ASFA’s Board, and we look forward to working with her.”
The AustralianSuper appointment replaces HESTA’s Debby Blakey who was thanked for her significant contribution. Mr Dransfield also welcomed recent ASFA Board appointments Jane Couchman from Aware Super, representing public sector funds and replacing Deanne Stewart, and Bryony Hayes from TelstraSuper who represents corporate sector funds and replaces former board member Nadine Flood, and thanked Deanne and Nadine for their valuable contributions to the Association over many years.
For further information, please contact ASFA Media team: 0451 949 300
About ASFA
ASFA, the voice of super, 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 comfortable and dignified retirement.
