Member Representative Director departs Qantas Super

Qantas Super has announced the departure of member representative director, John Sipek, after 15 years' service.

Sipek, an aircraft maintenance engineer, served as a member representative of Group C, which is classified by Qantas as "Aircraft Trade Persons other than provided for in Group D, Store Workers and Food Production Workers".

Sipek is a senior union delegate with the Aircraft Workers' Union, and has been a Councillor of Moonee Valley City Council since 2004, serving over the years as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Of the importance of having member-elected board directors, Sipek said: "In how many other organisations would shareholders or members have direct contact with their Directors? The great part of having member-elected Directors is that members can actually speak to you."

The fund said of his departure: "Having become one of our longest-serving directors, Qantas Super thanks John for his service and dedication over the last 15 years."

Sipek is succeeded by new Group C representative Ryan Greaves.