LUCRF Super investment chief Gavin resigns

LUCRF Super chief investment officer Leigh Gavin will resign from the fund after five years with the organisation.

"Leigh Gavin has made an outstanding contribution to our team at LUCRF Super, and most importantly, to the financial wellbeing of our members," said LUCRF Super CEO Charlie Donnelly. "He will continue to be a great asset in his new role for industry superannuation and the working Australians our funds' support. We wish him well."

Gavin has not confirmed his next role as yet however he thanked LUCRF and his team for their support over the years, saying he's saddened to be leaving at this stage of the journey. "Our hard-working investment team and Investment Committee have initiated a number of changes to our investment strategy and portfolio in recent years and the strategy proved its resilience in 2020, through one of the most challenging years for the Fund due to COVID-19, volatile markets and the introduction of Early Access to superannuation.

"LUCRF Super has a proud track record spanning more than 42 years and we know the investment strategy is well-configured for the years to come," said Gavin. "I wish the LUCRF Super team all the very best for the future."

Gavin joined LUCRF in mid-2016 from Frontier where he had been a consultant for more than 14 years. He started his career as an associate with Arthur Anderson in Melbourne.

Gavin will continue with the fund through Easter.