21 October 2026
The HESTA Board has welcomed two new External Advisers to its Committees, with Sean Carmody joining the Board Risk Committee and Heather Gray joining the Member Service Committee, each bringing deep industry experience to support the Fund’s focus on delivering strong outcomes for members.
Dr Carmody brings more than 30 years’ experience across banking, financial markets and funds management in the private and public sectors. He has previously held senior roles at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Westpac.
Ms Gray is a highly experienced superannuation and financial services lawyer, who brings over 30 years’ experience in private practice and the public sector. She has previously served as Lead Ombudsman, Superannuation at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and was a partner at Allens and Hall & Willcox.
“We’re excited to welcome Sean and Heather who bring valuable knowledge and expertise to the Fund’s Committees, as well as an external perspective that can support our work to deliver for members,” said HESTA Board Chair Nicola Roxon.
Other External Advisers to HESTA Board Committees include Alan Morrison to the Finance Audit and Compliance Committee, and Susanne Dahn and Susan Darroch to the Investment Committee.
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Information is current as at date of publication.