AustralianSuper appoints Independent Director & IC Chair

AustralianSuper has appointed Jim Craig as both an independent director and chair of the $100 billion industry fund's investment committee, effective 2 March 2017.

Previously, Craig held a number of senior roles within Macquarie Group Limited in the resources, infrastructure and fund management areas, including leading Macquarie's businesses in Europe from 2003 to 2008. He was also chair of Macquarie Capital from 2008 to 2014.

Since leaving Macquarie, he has held directorships with Australian United Investment Company Limited, Cellcare Australia, River Capital, Lifestyle Communities Limited, and Trinity College - University of Melbourne.

Craig has been a member of AustralianSuper's investment committee since 15 June 2016.