BTFG exec to join WA Super as new CEO

WA Super, the Perth-based industry fund with over $2.5 billion in FUM, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Fabian Ross, effective 16 January 2017.

Ross joins from BT Financial Group (BTFG), where he has held various senior positions, most recently as regional executive manager (WA/SA/Victoria).

Ross has over 20 years' experience in the financial services sector. Prior to his time with BTFG, his roles included acting chief executive officer and general manager wealth management at GESB, director of GESB Wealth Management, and national head of wealth management for HBOS Australia (St Andrews Australia). He has also held a variety of roles with the Commonwealth Bank Australia, across retail, corporate /commercial and private divisions.

Ross succeeds outgoing WA Super CEO John McNally, who has stepped down from the role and will formally retire in January 2017. General manager client services and deputy CEO, Paul Owen, will act as CEO until that time.