Future Super chief exec departs

Future Super chief executive Kristin Hunter has departed the organisation.

Hunter joined the fund in 2017 as chief operating officer. She was appointed to the board as a managing director in 2018 and in 2020 was named co-founder. At the time the company said the appointment as co-founder was in recognition of the pivotal role she played in the growth of the firm.

Before her time with Future Super, Hunter handled corporate strategy development with Bain & Company and was a solicitor focusing on banking and finance law with Freehills.

The chief executive role was shared with fellow co-founder Simon Sheikh. Sheikh will again become the sole CEO following Hunter's departure.

In comments to Financial Standard, Sheikh said, "Kirstin has been a major force behind the success of our business. Her contribution has shaped our industry reputation, strategy and innovation, and delivered a massive impact to Future Super and our members.

"Kirstin is a true leader within the superannuation industry. She has helped create reforms and changes that are necessary for the future of the super industry and Australian business. We thank her for the incredible leadership, vision, commitment and advocacy."

Hunter said that it's been her privilege to lead Future Super. "Together we have driven progressive initiatives that use the power of money to build a future worth retiring into, and we've seen major funds follow our lead. To say it is a career highlight is an understatement. I could not be more proud of the company that I am leaving behind."

Reporting from Elizabeth McArthur at Financial Standard contributed to this story.