AMIST appoints new CEO

Meat industry fund, AMIST Super, has confirmed to Industry Moves the promotion of Murray Rutherford to the role of CEO, effective November 2017.

Rutherford joined the AMIST executive team in 2014 and most recently performed the dual role of head of investment and head of governance with the fund. He has more than 20 years' experience in the financial services industry, including a period as a senior analyst with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

At AMIST he replaces James Thomas, who was the fund's CEO from 2011 until November 2017.

Commenting on his promotion, Rutherford said: "I've been fortunate to be able to take over the AMIST Super reins upon James' retirement, and I'm very much looking forward to leading the Fund as we continue to drive growth for our members."