Anne-Marie Corboy, one of Australia's longest-serving industry fund chief executives, will step down as CEO of HESTA next month after serving 16 years in the top role. We ask Anne-Marie about her time at the fund, why this is the right time to move on, and the plans she has for the future.
Anne-Marie Corboy, one of Australia's longest-serving industry fund chief executives, will step down as CEO of HESTA next month after serving 16 years in the top role. We ask Anne-Marie about her time at the fund, why this is the right time to move on, and the plans she has for the future.
It is always difficult to pinpoint a time - it was going to be some time in the next three years. It is always a good idea to leave an organisation when it is going really well and that is certainly the case here.
* Producing strong long term returns and being one of the first funds to offer a free advice service to our members so they can make informed choices about their super.
* Developing a great management group with the growth of the organisation, the majority of whom are women.
* Recognised as an advocate for public policy positions which will benefit low and middle income earners where women are in the majority.
* A somewhat unique default insurance fund that we were able to maintain throughout the MySuper approval process.
* The appointment of an Investments and Governance Manager to highlight our leadership role in the Corporate Governance area.
* The introduction of Eco Pool - a first for the industry.
* Retaining so many women staff after taking parental leave and being able to accommodate many staff requests in relation to time fraction worked.
* Our widely recognised, strong inclusive culture.
* The increased competitive environment as the industry changes and matures.
* Dealing with the political agendas that industry funds face.
* Managing our growth - investments, personnel and facilities.
* Maintaining HESTA's culture.
Non-executive director roles. I am currently a director of Netball Australia and I will be a director of Utilities Trust of Australia (UTA) from March and the Mother's Day Classic Foundation. I am in discussion with some other organisations in the financial services area.
Some flexibility in my work life will also allow more time for children and grandchildren.
My first job - part-time when I was at school - was as a collator at the TAB (before it was all electronic!!)
I have a few charities that I support - the Mother's Day Classic and National Breast Cancer Foundation, Hands Across the Water, Peter Mac (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) and Vinnies.