Mercer Investments adds to board

Alice Williams has joined the board of Mercer Investments Australia.

Her appointment was announced along with Susan Gosling and Jim Minto, who is joining the Mercer Superannuation board.

Williams has more than 20 years of experience as a non-executive director across a variety of sectors, having served on the Equity Trustees board until late 2020. She is currently the director of Tobacco Free Portfolios, Defence Health Limited, and Djerriwarrh Investments, one of Australia's largest listed investment companies. As an executive, Williams held roles with NM Rothschild Australia, Ansett Australia Airlines, JP Investment Management Australia, and Hong Kong Bank of Australia.

Mercer Investment chair Ross Butler said, "We are very fortunate to have two esteemed industry leaders join our Board of Directors. They bolster the capabilities of our Board - Susan is a recognised innovator, leader, and mentor in our sector with a strong background in strategy and governance, and Alice has deep expertise in audit, risk, investment, and remuneration."

Williams commenced with the board at the beginning of April.