New Executive Manager joins UniSuper

Julie Watkins
JULIE WATKINS
UniSuper - Executive Manager, People Services
APPOINTMENT
UNISUPER
Date: July 2018
Position: Executive Manager, People Services

UniSuper, the $66 billion super fund for the higher education and research sector, has appointed Julie Watkins as executive manager, people services.

Watkins has more than 25 years' experience, having previously led human resources functions at a number of organisations. Most recently, she was in a contract role at HESTA as people executive and before this spent five years as AIA's chief human resources officer.

Commenting on her appointment, UniSuper CEO, Kevin O'Sullivan, said: "We're pleased to welcome Julie to our team. Her enthusiasm and passion for a great employee experience will be crucial in continuing to ensure we have a workplace where our people can thrive."

Watkins succeeds Lee Scales, who spent more than four years as the fund's executive manager of member and people services before being promoted to the role of chief customer officer in May 2018.