Media Super appoints former NSW Deputy Premier as Independent Director

Industry super fund Media Super has appointed former NSW Deputy Premier Carmel Tebbutt as an independent director.

Commenting on the appointment, Media Super chair Gerard Noonan said: "In government, Ms. Tebbutt managed challenging and complex portfolios. She has strong financial and risk management skills, and has been responsible for large portfolios with significant budgets."

He added: "Media Super has previously had several independent directors, so the addition of an independent director to the board will be an easy transition."

During her 17-year parliamentary career, Tebbutt served as the Minister for Health, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Community Services, Aging & Disability Services and Minister for Juvenile Justice.

Commenting on her new role with Media Super, Tebbutt said: "Superannuation plays a critical role in providing financial security for people in their retirement. I am passionate about the industry superannuation 'all profits to members' model where board decisions are guided solely by member's interests."

Tebbutt is also a director of The Lysicrates Foundation, which promotes the performing and visual arts.