Industrial relations, brand specialist joins AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper has appointed policy and public affairs specialist Sarah Adams as group executive for strategy, brand, and reputation.

Adams most recently spent two years as the GM of corporate affairs for Coles. She was an industrial relations manager for Qantas and spent several years in Federal government roles, including chief of staff for the office of the Leader of the Opposition.

"As an experienced policy and public affairs professional with broad multi-sector experience I am looking forward to Sarah contributing to our mission of helping members achieve their best possible retirement outcome," said AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk.

Adams said she is excited to be joining the industry fund. "I look forward to working on behalf of members of our nation's leading superannuation fund in what are very important and challenging time.

Adams replaces Sarah Burley, who held the role in an acting capacity for more than eight months.