HESTA Board
Nicola Roxon was appointed Independent Chair in 2019. She is a Non-Executive Director and Chair of a number of listed, unlisted and not-for-profit boards. Nicola’s particular expertise lies in highly regulated industries, government, health and the not-for-profit sector.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Independent Chair, appointed 1 January 2019
- Investment Committee
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
Year Appointed: 2019
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts/Law LLB (Hons), University of Melbourne
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Current positions
- Non-Executive Director, Dexus
- Non-Executive Director, Lifestyle Communities
Skills and experience
- Australia’s first female Attorney-General (2011-2013).
- Minister for Health and Ageing (2007-2011).
- Labor Member for Gellibrand (1998-2013).
- Previously Chair of Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board and The Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University.
- Extensive experience as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of a number of listed, unlisted and not-for-profit boards.
- Previously an industrial lawyer and advocate (Maurice Blackburn and National Union of Workers) and High Court Associate to Justice Mary Gaudron.
- Inducted into Victoria’s Honour Roll of Women in 2014.
- Recognised in 2015 Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence.
- Ten national and international awards related to public health and tobacco control, including Sidney Sax Public Health Medal and WHO Special Recognition Award (2010–2017).
- Frequently speaks and presents on health, tobacco control, leadership, governance, politics and women.
Other current roles
- Patron, BreastWest Foundation
- Member, Chief Executive Women
Klaus was appointed to the Board in 2012, representing Aged & Community Services Australia. Klaus has more than 30 years of experience at senior executive, CEO and board levels, and has worked in the aged care sector since 1991.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Deputy Chair
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Investment Committee
Year appointed: 2012
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Business Certificate of Accounting
- Diploma in Corporate Management
- Justice of the Peace, South Australia
Skills and experience
- Klaus has more than 30 years of experience at senior executive, CEO and board level, and has worked in the aged care sector since 1991.
- From 2001-2013, was CEO of Eldercare Incorporated, one of the bigger South Australian-based not-for-profit aged care organisations, specialising in residential facilities and retirement villages.
- Appointed in 2003, to the Australian Federal Government's Financial Reporting Council (FRC), as a part-time member, a position held until December 2011. The Council is responsible for the broad oversight of the accounting and auditing standard-setting process for Australia's private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Klaus also chaired the FRC's nominations committee.
- Board member of the state and national aged care industry board for many years and is a past National President and Chair of Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) (September 2007 to November 2011).
- For many years, Klaus served on the national board of the National Institute of Accountants and was National President for 3 years.
- In the 1980s, was involved in the credit union industry, serving as a Director and Chairman of an Adelaide-based credit union, as well as sitting on a number of industry boards.
Other current roles
- Director, ISPT Pty Ltd (nominated by HESTA)
- Director, IGPT Ltd (nominated by HESTA)
- Director, Applied Professional Services Pty Ltd
- Director, Southern Cross Aged Care (SA & NT) Inc
- Non-executive Director, Commonage Association for the Ageing Ltd
- Deputy Chair, Southern Cross Care SA/NT/VIC Inc.
- Masonic Care Tasmania Inc (Independent Chair)
Lloyd was appointed to the Board in 2012, representing the Health Services Union. Lloyd is current Branch Secretary at the Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) and National President of the Health Services Union (HSU).
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Deputy Chair
- Chair, Governance and Remuneration Committee
Year appointed: 2012
Qualifications
- Diploma Occupational Health & Safety
- RG146 for the Superannuation Industry
Current position
- Branch Secretary, Health Services Union Victoria No. 2 Branch — trading as the Health and Community Services Union (HACSU)
- National Secretary, Health Services Union
Skills and experience
- Lloyd has been employed by HACSU since 1989 in a variety of roles including Health and Safety, Senior Organiser, Executive Officer/Assistant Secretary and has held the State Secretary position since 1999.
- Prior to his work at HACSU, Lloyd worked as an Occupational Health and Safety Manager at Mont Park Hospital.
- Lloyd directs and manages the overall strategic direction, governance, finance and operations of HACSU which represents nurses, health professionals, direct care and support staff working in Victorian mental health, disability and drug treatment services. As an Industrial Advocate, he also leads the union’s participation in industry reform, workforce development and sector bargaining campaigns.
- Past board member of the Community Services and Health Industry Training Board (CSHITB) and the Union Research Centre on Organisation and Technology (URCOT).
Other current roles
- Member, Health Services Union
- National Executive and Delegate to National Council of the Health Services Union
- Executive Member, Victorian Trades Hall Council
- Shareholder Advisory Panel, Industry Funds Management
Anna was appointed to the Board in 2017, representing the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). Anna has extensive experience in both superannuation and industrial relations having worked in various roles focused on improving outcomes for workers in the healthcare sector.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Investment Committee
- Chair, Impact Committee
Year appointed: 2017
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Economics (Honours), University of Sydney
- Certificate in Superannuation Policy and Practice
- Graduate Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GAIST Adv.)
Current position
- Director – Campaign Strategy, NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA).
Skills and experience
- Previously a Director of HIP Superannuation and FSU Staff Superannuation.
- 20 years leadership experience including as a member of executive teams, in health and finance industries.
- Expertise in strategic planning, governance, stakeholder management, negotiation and management of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Expert industrial relations practitioner and campaign leader at sector and industry levels.
Cath was appointed to the Board in 2015, representing the Australian Council of Social Service. She has 30 years' experience in the not-for-profit social and community services sector.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
- Impact Committee
Year appointed: 2015
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Natural Environmental Science (1983), University of Sheffield
- Master of Strategic Foresight (2013), Swinburne University
Current position
- Principal, Changesmith Consulting
Skills and experience
- 30 years’ experience in not-for-profit social and community service sector, including CEO of Victorian Council of Social Service (2002-2012) and senior roles at Oxfam Australia (1991-2001).
- Full-time organisational and strategy consultant since 2012, with public and community services sector clients.
- Awarded Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration (IPAA Vic Branch) in 2009.
Other current roles
- Director, Australian Communities Foundation
- Chair Advisory Board, McCaughey VicHealth Community Wellbeing Unit
- Life member, VCOSS
- Member, Australian Communities Foundation Grants Committee
- Director, The New Daily (nominated by HESTA)
Daniel was appointed to the Board in 2016, representing the Australian Private Hospitals Association. He has 25 years of experience working as a financial executive in the healthcare industry in both Australia and the US.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Audit and Risk Committee
Year appointed: 2016
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Accounting)
Current position
- CEO, Ramsay Health Care
Skills and experience
- 25 years of experience in the health care industry in both Australia and the United States.
- Extensive experience as a financial executive working for a variety of companies including as an Auditor for Ernst & Young, specialising in audit services to hospitals.
- CEO of Ramsay Health Care Australia since 2015 and prior was COO of Ramsay Australian and Asian operations and Group Financial Controller-Hospital Operations.
- Formerly a Board member of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care and Constel Pty Ltd (Radiology Practice).
Other current roles
- President - Australian Private Hospitals Association
- Chair - Australian Private Hospitals Association Policy and Advocacy Task Force
- Chair - Risk Management Committee, Ramsay Health Care Australia
- Treasurer Executive Committee - Zenith Garden Neighbourhood Association
David Smith was appointed to the board in 2018, representing the Australian Services Union. He is currently National Secretary of the ASU. David has extensive experience in both super and industrial relations having previously been a Director of a fund and working in roles focusing on improving outcomes for members.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Investment Committee
Year appointed: 2018
Qualifications
- Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation)
- ASFA Accredited Investment Fiduciary
- AIST Trustee Director Course Level 2 (Enhancing Your Excellence)
Current position
- National Secretary, Australian Services Union
Skills and experience
- David has over 25 years’ experience representing working people. He has been involved in the superannuation industry as a fund Director since 2007 and has extensive experience in leadership roles in member organisations.
- David has worked for the ASU since 1991 and was elected to the position of ASU National Secretary in 2011. He previously held the position of Queensland Branch Secretary. In these roles, David has been and is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the ASU.
- David was a Director of Energy Super from 2007. During this time he was Chair of the Remuneration and Governance Committee and the Insurance and Claims Committee, as well as a member of the Investment Committee.
Other current roles
- Director of Utilities of Australia Pty Ltd (nominated by HESTA)
- Director of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, Chair of the Remuneration Committee
- Member of the ASU National Executive
- Member of the ACTU Executive and Finance Committee
Deborah was appointed to the Board in 2015, representing the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association. She has a long history working in senior positions in the health and community services sector.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
Year appointed: 2015
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma Health Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture
- Diploma AICD - FAICD, FIPAA
Current position
- CEO, Dental Health Services Victoria
Skills and experience
- Senior leader at CEO or second level for over twenty years, predominantly in the health sector but also local government.
- Board experience at Dental Practice Board of Victoria and Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association.
Other current roles
- Director and Chair of Finance & Audit Committee, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association
- Board Director, Hessel Care Foundation
- Director, Frontier Advisors (nominated by HESTA)
Gary was appointed to the Board in 2015, representing Catholic Health Australia. He has extensive experience as a professional Trustee Director to the energy and mining industries and has held board and related committee roles.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Chair, Audit and Risk Committee
- Investment Committee
Year appointed: 2015
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant
Current position
- Director, Mary Aikenhead Ministries
Skills and experience
- Extensive experience as a professional Trustee Director to the energy and mining industries, having served on Ergon Energy’s Board for more than 35 years.
- Previously held board and related committee roles in the water, energy, mining, health and superannuation industries.
- As a chartered accountant, has held senior executive roles in both private and public sectors across a range of disciplines, including finance and accounting, treasury, taxation, information and technology, procurement, risk management and audit.
Other current roles
- Independent Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, Brisbane South Bank Corporation
Helen was appointed to the Board in 2016, representing United Voice (now amalgamated with National Union of Workers under the name United Workers Union). She is an Executive Director at United Workers Union and has held a number of senior leadership roles at United Voice since 2004.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Impact Committee
Year appointed: 2016
Qualifications
- Diploma of Teaching, University of South Australia
Current position
- Executive Director, United Workers Union
Skills and experience
- Helen has worked for United Voice since 2004 where she has held a number of senior leadership roles. She was elected as the Secretary of the Tasmanian branch and as a member of the National Executive in 2010. In 2015 she became the Assistant National Secretary and in 2019 under the amalgamated United Workers Union, she holds the role of Executive Director.
- In her national role at United Workers Union Helen is responsible for the direction and scope of the unions work in early education. She drives a strong research and policy base to the work and builds collaborative relationships with other stakeholders.
- Helen spearheads the campaign for quality early learning environments with well supported and respected professional staff.
- Prior to her current focus on early education Helen led the national unions work in aged care, disability care and home care.
- Prior to working for United Voice, Helen spent twenty years working in the early education and care sector developing educational programs and environments for the youngest members of our community.
- As well as a strong understanding of key sectors, Helen has extensive experience in formulating sound strategy, good financial governance, transparent accountability and building alliances.
Other current roles
- Member of the National Executive of United Workers Union
- Member, United Workers Union
Lori-Anne Sharp was appointed to the Board in 2018, representing the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). Lori-Anne has 25 years' experience in the health and community services sector.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
Year appointed: 2018
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees
Current Position
- Assistant Federal Secretary, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF)
Skills and experience
- Lori-Anne was a member of the ANMF Victorian Branch Council from 2004 to 2018. During this time she held Executive and Vice-President positions. She also held the position of Federal Vice-President from 2017 to 2018.
- Experience in representing members, governance and strategic planning.
- 25 years' experience as a registered nurse in various health environments, including acute, aged care and community health settings.
- Ten years' experience in community health nursing and management working for Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Homeless Persons Program.
- Experience in meeting health needs of those individuals experiencing homelessness, management, policy development, structural advocacy and developing strategic service planning.
Other current roles
- Board of Management member, ANMF
- Executive Member, Australian Council of Trade Unions
- Women's Committee member, Australian Council of Trade Unions
- Executive member of Finance and Risk Management Committee, ANMF
- Trade Unions for Energy Democracy (TUED) Committee member
Mark Burgess has had an extensive global career leading asset managers and owners. He is a senior adviser to the industry and holds several Non-Executive Director positions.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Independent Director
- Chair, Investment Committee
- Impact Committee
Year appointed: 2017
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), University Of Melbourne
Current Position
- Senior Adviser and Managing Director, Emerging Policy Pty Ltd
Skills and experience
- An extensive global career over 30 years leading asset management and asset owners in the roles of Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer.
- He was previously Managing Director of the Future Fund, Australia’s $120b+ sovereign wealth fund. Prior to this he was CEO of Treasury Group, an Australian listed investment company with over $16bn under management.
- Has worked overseas extensively including as an Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Credit Suisse Asset Management (EMEA) in London, and a Global CIO for Equities and Multi-Assets.
- Has also held high profile Global CIO roles in London for American Express Asset Management, Colonial First State and Australia for Colonial Group and senior Portfolio Manager Bankers Trust in New York.
Other current roles
- Chair, Yarra Capital Management Holdings Pty Ltd
- Non-Executive Director, Northern Territory Infrastructure Development Fund Limited
- Chairman, Advisory Board, Jamieson Coote Bonds
- Executive Director, Emerging Policy Advisory Pty Ltd
- Chair, David Burgess Foundation
- Honorary Fellow, Faculty of Finance, University of Melbourne
Saranne was appointed to the Board in 2018, representing Leading Aged Services Australia. Saranne has many years’ experience holding executive roles in finance and accounting, information technology, marketing and strategy disciplines. Currently she is a professional Director serving on a number of boards across a variety of industries including education, health, sport and charities.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Impact Committee
Year appointed: 2018
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, School of Law, University of New England
- Master of Commercial Law, Deakin University
- Master of Business (Marketing), Charles Sturt University
- Bachelor of Commerce, Australian National University
- Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA)
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
- Fellow, Australian Marketing Institute
Current position
- Professional Director
Skills and experience
- Saranne is a professional director serving on a number of boards across a variety of industries including education, health, sport and charities.
- In addition to her various board roles, she is the inaugural Chair of the Western Region NSW Committee of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
- Prior to her career as a professional director, she held a number of senior roles within the energy, banking and manufacturing industries.
- Saranne’s various executive roles spanned finance/ accounting, information technology, marketing and strategy disciplines.
- She has qualifications in Commerce, Marketing and Law and is currently completing a PhD in board governance.
Other current roles
- Board Member, Racing NSW
- Council Member, Charles Sturt University
- Director, Western Health Alliance (Western NSW Primary Health Network)
- Director, Leading Age Services Australia
- Chair, Western Region NSW Committee – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Finance Council Member & Catholic Development Fund / Audit & Investment Committee member – Catholic Diocese of Bathurst
- Director, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Sophie Ismail was appointed to the board in March 2019, representing the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). Sophie has extensive experience in a range of roles providing legal and policy advice and representation to unions, workers and governments, including workers in the health and community services sector.
Role and responsibilities at HESTA
- Director
- Audit and Risk Committee
Year appointed: 2019
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts/Law LLB, University of Queensland
- Master of Employment and Labour Relations Law LLM, University of Melbourne (expected completion June 2019)
Current position
- Legal and Industrial Officer, Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Skills and experience
- Sophie has held a range of roles providing legal and policy advice and representation to unions, workers and governments on employment, governance and discrimination matters.
- She has represented health and community services sector workers in the capacities above.
- Sophie’s previous roles include Principal Lawyer at the Victorian Department of Education, Senior Associate at Holding Redlich Lawyers and Senior Legal Officer at the Attorney-General’s Department.
- Sophie has also worked as an Assistant Director in the Workplace Relations Policy Group in the (then) Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, and an Industrial Officer for the Queensland and Victorian Branches of the Independent Education Union of Australia.
Other current roles
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Governance disclosures
Key governance disclosures on our Board and the way it operates can be found in Governance Disclosures.