AIST membership chief to depart

AIST's chief membership officer, Maryann Mannix-White, is leaving the organisation after more than 15 years.

During her time with the organisation, Mannix-White drove the expansion of the organisation's professional development program, including the global conferences and international speaking tours.

During the COVID pandemic, Mannix-White oversaw the digital transformation and delivery of the AIST education and events offerings. That includes the organisation of AIST's flagship Conference of Major Super Funds event.

AIST CEO Eva Scheerlink praised Mannix-White's contributions and successes with the organisation. "Driven by vision and dedication, Maryann has been pivotal in expanding AIST's professional development offering and fostering deep ties between AIST and the wider profit-to-member sector.

"While we are sad to see Maryann leave, we respect that she is ready for a change and the next chapter in her career. We wish her every success in the future," said Scheerlink.

Before joining AIST in 2004, Mannix-White was the GM of marketing and communications for Make-A-Wish Australia. She also spent more than a decade in marketing for Tasmanian tourism agencies.

"Over the past 15 years I've had the pleasure to work with some fantastic people at AIST, our member funds and across the wider financial services sector," said Mannix-White. "There is so much I will miss about this role but after 15 years, I'm ready for a new challenge."