ASFA appoints policy head

The peak body for superannuation funds has appointed James Koval to the newly created role of head of policy and advocacy.

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty welcomed Koval to the ASFA team, saying the appointment will strengthen the association's deep public policy expertise.

It will also further amplify the voices of our member organisations from right across the superannuation community and the 18 million Australians who rely on our members for good retirement outcomes," she said.

With more than a decade of public policy experience, James has held leading roles in the legislative agenda of federal and territory governments. Most recently, James has worked as a government engagement specialist in the Vice-Chancellor's office at the University of Sydney.

Most recently, he has worked as a government engagement specialist in the Vice-Chancellor's office at the University of Sydney.

Koval said he welcomed the opportunity to lead ASFA's extensive policy and research program, which he said continues to be collaborative in its development, expert in its recommendations and impactful in its implementation.

"When you talk to ASFA you get the views of the whole sector," Koval said.

"Our members in the superannuation sector are currently managing a range of regulatory reform conversations, I have seen how strong collaborative industry associations can deliver value by amplifying common views and committing to the deep work involved in implementation."

Koval's appointment follows an overhaul late last year that saw the departure of chief policy officer Glen McCrea, who also served as deputy chief executive.