GM Transformation and Technology departs Rest following restructure

Rest has confirmed that the role of general manager of transformation and technology, held by Sandra Coleman since January 2014, has been made redundant.

According to Rest, Coleman's focus in the role was on "functional accountability over the alignment of activities in technology and transformation." Previously, she served as acting chief information officer at Roads and Maritime Services, and as chief information officer at State Water Corporation.

Coleman's is one of five redundancies following a restructure of the executive team that also saw the creation of two new roles: group executive, employer and industry engagement, awarded to Deborah Potts; and group executive, people and change, awarded to Trevor Evans.

These two roles are the first of a total of six newly-created group executive roles that will lead Rest's new internal working groups: employer and industry engagement, people and change, product and operations, innovation and transformation, corporate services and member engagement. Recruitment is underway for the remaining roles, with announcements due in the coming weeks and months, the fund said.

Vicki Doyle, Rest's chief executive officer, said: "The formation of the new working groups under the leadership of interdependent Group Executives will drive outstanding member experience and enable collaborative and end-to-end oversight of member and employer engagement, design and product and operations execution."

In acknowledging Coleman's contribution, Doyle added: "Sandra has played a major role in the development and delivery of Rest's strategy and has overseen a number of major projects at Rest that have been instrumental in delivering significant value for our members and employers."

Leaving the $51 billion fund in addition to Coleman are: Craig Hobart, general manager, strategic relations; Paul Howard, general counsel and company secretary; Chris Stevens, chief financial officer; and Beth Parkin, general manager, customer service.

Editors note: Departing executives will assist with the relevant transition over the next few months, a spokesperson for Rest confirmed. The departure date of 1 January 2019 below is indicative only and will be updated as more information is made available.