After nine years on the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) board, AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk is set to depart.
As a result, Cbus chief executive David Atkin will join the board immediately.
“While we are sad to lose someone of the calibre of Ian because of his extraordinary workload, we are very pleased that David has accepted the board’s nomination,” ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos said.
Atkin’s areas of expertise include environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and infrastructure investment.
“His contribution and commitment to the industry was already acknowledged when David was appointed Australia’s representative on the United Nations’ Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) global board,” Vamos said.
Atkin took over the reins at Cbus in 2007 from former chief executive Sandy Grant.
Meanwhile, Qantas Superannuation chief executive Janet Torney will replace Silk as the chair of the ASFA policy committee.
“Ian leaves big shoes to fill. He has been an enthusiastic and energetic supporter of the industry through ASFA and we look forward to continuing our close ties with him and AustralianSuper,” Vamos said.
