Leanne Turner steps into new role
Industry stalwart Leeanne Turner has accepted an acting chief executive role at The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Turner replaces Martin Fahy on an interim basis.
The peak body for super funds has also re-appointed Gary Dransfield as chair.
"Having stepped into the interim CEO role temporarily, it has become clear that we need someone in the role in a dedicated capacity," said Dransfield.
The chair said the search for a new CEO was well advanced.
Incidentally, Glen McCrea- ASFA's head of policy- remains as deputy CEO.
Dransfield said the superannuation industry is on the cusp of the largest generation in Australian history entering the retirement phase, a transitioning economy, increased scrutiny, changing member engagement, and increased complexity.
Consequently, the board is particularly keen to have someone with Turner's knowledge and experience to help out at such a crucial time.
During her long career in the sector, she has served as CEO of AvSuper, MTAA Super and with the merger of MTAA Super and Tasplan, she was the inaugural head of Spirit Super, a role she stepped down from in March 2022.
A passionate and active member of the superannuation industry, she has been a director of the Boards of ASFA, FEAL and ISA, as well as a past member of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal Advisory Council.
"Leeanne's unifying presence and ability to bring people together to collaborate on the numerous, complicated challenges facing our industry will bring tremendous energy and focus to the sector, Dransfield said.
Dransfield stressed that the peak body for the APRA-regulated superannuation funds is well placed to collaborate on delivering the best retirement outcomes for members.
"Developing a sound and comprehensive fact base which underpins our approach to policy and advocacy lies at the heart of everything we do - whether it be the practical implementation of regulation across the industry, surfacing unintended consequences of policy positions, identifying improvements to the system or providing Australians with reliable and informative tools with which to plan for their retirement."
