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
Board of Directors
Our board of directors set strategies and objectives for the fund aimed to enhance the retirement income of our members. Our Board offers a broad range of local government and commercial knowledge and experience.
![Kyle Loades](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/2762ed89-6c2e-4270-8e1a-1c80e1d28f58/Kyle-Loades.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
Kyle Loades
MBA, FAICD
Independent Chair
Independent Chair appointed in 2019, re-appointed on 22 October 2023
Committee memberships
Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee, Member Services 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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/1220ff9a-7b17-4b5c-9669-8113add181f2/Craig-Peate.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
Craig Peate
GAICD, GAIST (Adv.)
Deputy Chair
Appointed by the United Services Union in 2012, re-appointed on 25 October 2020
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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/fe37ccd4-34e1-4a4f-b3ac-4c12893cf72b/Claudia-Bels-copy.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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, Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Risk Committee (Chair)
Other current roles
Australia & New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited
Independent Non-Executive Director; Deputy Chair
Chair Nominations & Remuneration Committee
Chair Audit Governance & Risk 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
Diploma for the Company Directors Course, AICD,
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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/691d32fd-2e1d-4ad7-9941-48a04775cfc6/Gordon-Brock.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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 Declan Clausen](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/1430078b-e27c-413b-bf83-b362bf5cb34d/Declan-Clausen.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
Cr Declan Clausen
MSc, BE, 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
Executive Officer, Hunter Water Corporation
Director, Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation
Director, Labour Environmental Policy Centre Ltd
Qualifications
Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Development)
Harvard Bloomberg City Leadership Program, Harvard University
Bachelor of Engineering
Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Graduate, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (GAIST)
![Cr Gregory (Greg) McLean](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/f6fc4a89-b68e-4e38-b6a5-63a1b4ef32e8/Gregory-McLean-copy.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
Cr Gregory (Greg) McLean
OAM, 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
Other current roles
Councillor, Sutherland Shire Council
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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/3a9ffb07-8b00-4311-85e2-36283f06dcfc/Sandi-Orleow.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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)
Our executive team
Meet the Active Super executive leadership team. Every member of our diverse team plays a vital role in our continuing growth and success, and helping our members to get active with their super.
![Donna Heffernan](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/6294c0e3-95ff-4f5a-add5-33d11f958b98/Donna-Heffernan.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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. Donna has been a member of the Board of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors since June 2019.
![Andrew Gledhill](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/9b999da1-e352-4a10-bc4a-324732d41747/Andrew-Gledhill.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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.
![Chantal Walker](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/5a9fab25-3487-4e37-8d94-21bb740f194e/Chantal.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
Chantal Walker
Chief Member Experience and Growth Officer
Bachelor of Business Science (Economics & Marketing)
With over 25 years’ experience in brand building and marketing, Chantal Walker has gained broad experience across both start-up technology and leading brands in Australia, North America and South Africa. She has held senior marketing positions at Qantas, Foxtel, Telstra, Vodafone and HSBC.
![Craig Turnbull](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/3853fb65-30c9-4376-92eb-fa06edb4238b/Craig-Turbull.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/da6548ec-ad62-4d58-9fa7-f430804b4d5e/Peter-Gilmore.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/cc0381e2-16a2-4796-94a9-319ad6de251a/Bartlomiej-Kula.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/3760d68c-ab15-4c37-852d-12067f47ef39/NatalieK_Image.png?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
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.
![Tim Carmichael](https://www.activesuper.com.au/getattachment/d27aec8a-ce06-45d0-a0a1-1f4ba5a7efa4/Tim-Carmichael.jpg?variant=StaffProfileSmall)
Tim Carmichael
Head of Human Resources
Masters in Business Science (Stanford), Law Degree (LLB), Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
With over 20 years’ experience in building highly engaged cultures, Tim has gained broad experience in HR and general management roles across both start-up digital environments and at scale. He has previously lead the HR function in Amazon Operations Australia, Open Colleges and Optus.