First Super has appointed Michael McQueen as head of investments, with the industry super fund confirming he will commence in the role on 1 July 2026.
McQueen will take over from Chris Artis, who has been serving in the position on an interim basis following the resignation of chief executive Bill Watson in early January.
Acting chief executive Greg Everett said the appointment came at a significant time for the fund.
“Michael brings a rare combination of deep investment expertise, strong governance discipline and a proven ability to build high-performing teams.
“His experience across asset allocation, portfolio design and investment stewardship positions him to drive our investment strategy forward and deliver long-term value for members.”
McQueen joins First Super after holding senior investment positions at other industry superannuation funds, including Prime Super and Media Super, where he was responsible for investment strategy, operations and investment governance.
Speaking on his appointment, McQueen said he was focused on further strengthening the fund’s investment capability.
“First Super has built a solid investment foundation and I’m looking forward to working with the team. As financial markets become increasingly complex, a disciplined approach is critical to ensure we deliver competitive outcomes to members.”
