The Active Super Board and executive team work together with one purpose: to help our members live their best lives.
MEET OUR BOARD AND EXECUTIVE TEAM
Kyle Loades
MBA, FAICD
Independent Chair
Independent Chair appointed in 2019, re-appointed on 22 October 2023
Committee memberships
Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Risk Committee
Other current roles
Director, Great Southern Bank, and subsidiary Credicorp Insurance Pty Ltd
Chair Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
Consultant, Ethos Urban
Qualifications
Master of Business Administration
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
Diploma of Superannuation, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees
Craig Peate
GAICD, GAIST (Adv.)
Deputy Chair
Appointed by the United Services Union in 2012, re-appointed on 25 October 2024
Committee memberships
Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Investment Committee (Chair)
Other current roles
Director, Dunnara Debt Services Pty Ltd
Qualifications
Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Graduate, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GIAST (Adv.))
Associate Diploma in Local Government
Certificate III and IV in Financial Services
Certificate in Management and Leadership
Claudia Bels
BEc/LLB (Hons), Grad Cert BA (Exec), FAICD, GAIST
Independent Director
Independent Director appointed in 2020, re-appointed on 13 January 2024
Committee memberships
Audit and Compliance Committee and Risk Committee (Chair)
Other current roles
Australia & New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited
Independent Non-Executive Director; Chair
Chair Nominations & Remuneration Committee
Australian Settlements Limited
Independent Non-Executive Director; Deputy Chair
Chair Risk Committee and Contracts & Pricing Committee
Member Audit Committee and Governance, People & Culture Committee
Endeavor Energy
Independent Non-Executive Director
Member Audit, Finance & Risk Committee
Qualifications
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
Graduate Certificate Business Administration (Exec), Monash Mt Eliza
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Sydney
Bachelor of Economics (Economics/Accounting majors), University of Sydney
Graduate of the Trustee Director Course, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GAIST)
Gordon Brock
BEcon, MLL, GAICD, GAIST (Adv.)
Appointed by the Local Government Engineers Association (LGEA) in 2016, re-appointed on 1 September 2020
Committee memberships
Investment Committee, Member Services Committee and Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Chair)
Other current roles
Director, Professionals Australia (NSW)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Economics
Masters in Labour Law
Graduate, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GIAST (Adv.))
Cr Darriea Turley AM
GAICD, Grad Cert Health Care Redesign, B.Soc.Sc., Dip Mgt, Dip SHC
Appointed by Local Government NSW on 30 September 2024
Committee memberships
Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Member Services Committee.
Other current roles
Director Councillor of the City of Broken Hill City
President LGNSW
Vice President Australian Local Government Association
Shareholder Representative Active Super
Member, NSW Closing the Gap Committee
Community Advisory Group Essential Energy
Member Public Service Medal
Qualifications
Australian Institute Company Directors Course 2019
Graduate Certificate Health Care Redesign 2016
Centre of Excellence for Rural Remote Health Education Diploma of Management 2009
Graduate, Australian Rural Leadership Program 2003
Bachelor Social Science 1999
Graduate Diploma of Sexual Health Counselling (Dip SHC) Australasian College of
Venereology, 1993
Cr Declan Clausen
MSc (Oxon), BE (Hons 1), GCertProfAccy, JP, GAICD, GAIST
Appointed by Local Government NSW on 26 March 2021
Committee memberships
Audit and Compliance Committee (Chair), Investment Committee and Risk Committee
Other current roles
Deputy Lord Mayor, City of Newcastle
Group Manager Strategy and External Affairs, Hunter Water Corporation
Director, Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation
Director, Labour Environmental Policy Centre Ltd
Qualifications
Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Development), Oxford University
Harvard Bloomberg City Leadership Program, Harvard University
Bachelor of Engineering
Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Graduate, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GAIST)
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Gregory (Greg) McLean O.A.M
GAICD, GAIST (Adv.)
Appointed by the United Services Union in 2018, re-appointed on 6 June 2022
Committee memberships
Audit and Compliance Committee, Member Services Committee and Risk Committee
Qualifications
Graduate of the Australian Institute Company Directors Course (GAICD)
Advanced Trustee Director Course, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GAIST (Adv.))
Postgraduate Labour Law Course, University of Technology Sydney
Postgraduate Industrial Law Course, NSW Law Society
Sandi Orleow
BCom, B.Acc, CFA, GAICD
Independent Director appointed in 2019, re-appointed on 22 October 2023
Committee memberships
Audit and Compliance Committee, Investment Committee and Member Services Committee (Chair)
Other current roles
Member, Investment Advisory Board, ACT Treasury
Director, CFA Society Sydney Board
Director, and Audit & Risk Committee Chair, Pengana International Equities Ltd (ASX:PIA)
Member, Backbone Investment Committee
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce
Post Graduate Bachelor of Accounting
Chartered Financial Analyst
Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAISD)
Donna Heffernan
Acting Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CPA
Donna Heffernan has over 30 years’ experience in the finance industry, initially in accounting, auditing and taxation, and has held senior positions in both the private and government sectors. During the last 15 years, she has specialised in compliance and governance within the superannuation industry.
Andrew Gledhill
Chief Product and Retirement Solutions Officer
FAIST
Andrew Gledhill has over 35 years of expertise in the superannuation industry across both both retail and not-for-profit funds, and has held senior positions involving administration, business development and governance with a variety of organisations.
Craig Turnbull
Chief Investment Officer
Bachelor of Economics, CFA
Craig Turnbull has worked in the investment sector for over 30 years as a portfolio manager, a fund manager and a chief investment officer, developing an expert understanding of both local and international equity markets.
Craig joined the management team in July 2008.
Peter Gilmore
Chief Financial and Commercial Officer
Bachelor of Business, FCPA
Peter has over 30 years’ post-qualification experience, including 20 years in banking and financial services with both global and member-based organisations.
Bartlomiej Kula
Chief Risk Officer
Bart has extensive expertise in risk management, governance, legal, and compliance in financial services. As Chief Risk Officer, he plays a crucial role in the Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Board Chair and Risk Committee Chair while maintaining a robust risk framework. Bart's primary focus is on protecting members best financial interest and to secure their retirement. His legal background complements his risk skills, enabling him to navigate complex regulations adeptly.
Natalie Kalouche
Acting Chief Governance Officer
LLB BBus
With over 18 years’ experience in law, financial services and superannuation, Natalie brings a wealth of governance, compliance and legal knowledge to Active Super. Natalie started her career in private practice before joining the fund in 2012. She is also a passionate advocate for the financial wellbeing of women and has been a member of the NSW state committee for Women in Super since 2020.
