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Who runs HESTA?



Anne-Marie Corboy - HESTA's Chief Executive Officer


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Anne-Marie Corboy was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of HESTA in May 1998. Under her stewardship HESTA has thrived as the national industry superannuation fund for Health and Community Services. Today Anne-Marie and her team manage over $13 billion with over 600,000 members and 59,000 employers.

In addition to her role at HESTA Anne-Marie Corboy is also Company Secretary to H.E.S.T. Australia Limited and holds the position of Trustee of the MCG Trust. She is also an alternate Director for both ISPT and IGIPT.

Anne-Marie Corboy holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Financial Services, AIST Certificate of Super Practice and is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Stephen Burke - Executive Manager - Administration and Compliance

Steve joined HESTA in July 1999. He has over 30 years experience in the superannuation industry in management, advisory and business development with Corporate and Industry Superannuation Funds.

Steve has a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) and is a fellow of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

Kate Andrews - Executive Manager - Marketing Strategy

Kate brings more than 15 years experience in marketing communications to HESTA, gained from advertising agencies in Australia and the USA such as DDB, Wieden + Kennedy, George Patterson Partners and Grey Worldwide.

She worked on brands including Microsoft, US West, 3 Mobile, GE Money, AXA and National Australia Bank.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma of Marketing from Monash University.

Ann Drohan - Executive Manager - People and Systems

Ann joined HESTA in August 2000 as the Business Development Manager - Southern Region before taking up the role of Executive Manager - Member Education and Advice in 2006. Ann worked as part of the Member Education and Advice Unit to introduce and deliver HESTA’s cutting edge financial education and advice service to HESTA’s many employers and members in all States and Territories.

In August 2008 Ann was appointed to the role of Executive Manager – People and Systems.

Ann has been involved in superannuation for 20 years and has a Graduate Diploma in Business (Industrial Relations) and a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

In addition to her role with HESTA, Ann is a Board Member of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. (AIST)

Robert Fowler - Executive Manager - Investments and Governance

Rob joined HESTA in January 2004. He is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of HESTA's investments program and for the implementation of HESTA’s corporate governance policy.

Rob is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 16 years experience in financial markets and strong research, analytical and process skills across many asset classes.

Lynn Hart - Executive Manager - Client Relations

Lynn joined HESTA in November 1993 as a Co-ordinator and went on to be National Account Manager before taking up her current role. She manages the Business Services Unit at HESTA, which incorporates all field staff engaged in the education of members and client servicing for our employers, employer associations and unions.

Lynn has an Advanced Diploma of Financial Advising (Financial Planning) and is a Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA). She has over 14 years experience working in the finance industry.



Debby Blakey - Executive Manager - Member Advice

Debby was appointed to the role of Executive Manager – Member Advice in September 2008, responsible for HESTA’s national financial advice service. Debby brings more than 20 years experience in superannuation and financial planning to HESTA, having worked extensively as an employee benefit consultant with a particular focus on superannuation. Debby’s most recent experience was as the senior manager responsible for corporate super for a 2nd tier Accounting firm, prior to which she was the Senior Business Development Manager for an industry super fund.

Debby holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Natal, South Africa and is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional.

Neil Saxton - Executive Manager - Member Education

Neil joined HESTA’s Board in December 2002, representing the LHMU. In November 2006 he was appointed as a member education manager delivering HESTA’s much valued education and advice service to employers and members in Western Australia. In September 2008 Neil was appointed to the role of Executive Manager – Member Education.

Neil holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Superannuation) and a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).


HESTA Trustee Directors (at 30/06/2007)

Employee Appointees
Elizabeth Mohle Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
Rob Elliott Health Services Union (HSU)
Janine Freeman Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU)
Brett Holmes Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
Pauline Fegan Health Services Union (HSU)
Gerardine Kearney Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
David Whiteley Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Employer Appointees
Glenn Bunney Aged & Community Services Australia
Lindsay Doherty Aged Care Association Australia
Angela Emslie Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Donald Good Catholic Health Australia
Denis Hogg (Chairperson) Australian Private Hospitals' Association
Valerie Lyons Aged & Community Services Australia
Tony Smith Aged Care Association Australia


Professional investment managers help make the most of your investment

Within Australia and around the world there are thousands of different investment opportunities. Understanding and keeping track of these is a huge task, demanding time and resources as well as considerable knowledge and expertise.

By engaging the services of over 60 investment managers, HESTA can invest your savings according to very specific objectives and strategies set by the Trustee Board. Each manager has a distinct areas in which it specialises (for example: Australian small companies or overseas private equity) and is measured against a specific performance target set by the Board with advice from our investment consultant, Frontier Investment Consulting Pty Ltd.

By using investment managers, we can make use of their expertise in the investment of your retirement savings while at the same time using our size to achieve economies of scale that keep investment costs low.

Quality support

HESTA's Board delegates some of the specialist work in administration and financial management to reputable organisations with good knowledge in their field.

Frontier Investment Consulting Pty Ltd provides the Board with advice on investing your money. Other key advisers are:

  • Custodian, JP Morgan Chase Bank;
  • Insurer, ING Life Limited;
  • Actuary, Peter Carroll Pty Limited;
  • Solicitors, Dwyer & Co;
  • Auditors, Ernst & Young;
  • Taxation Accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers;
  • Superpartners Pty Ltd provides adminstrative services for HESTA.

Frontier Investment Consulting Pty Ltd, an Australian Financial Services Licensee No. 241266 (ABN 21 074 287 406). The Trustee, H.E.S.T. Australia Limited, holds shares in Frontier Investment Consulting Pty Ltd.