Keri Pratt has taken the role, reporting to the fund’s chief investment officer Charles Wu. Previously, she was head of strategic partnerships.
She will be held responsible for ensuring State Super meets its asset-liability management objectives in negotiation with state and federal governments, providing input for funding policies and plans.
Ms Pratt will also work with Mr Wu and adviser TCorp to develop and implement investment strategies for management of State Super’s defined benefit assets.
State Super chief executive John Livanas commented: “Her depth of experience in investment strategy and outstanding stakeholder relationships across the government and private sectors will help ensure State Super continues to meet its asset-liability objectives.”
Ms Pratt joined State Super in 2017. She explained that she is excited to expand upon the work she has been doing with TCorp during the last few years.
“I look forward to deepening my engagement with Crown employers, other employers and our scheme actuary and I also welcome the opportunity to support and advise State Super’s board and work with my colleagues in the leadership team to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members,” she said.
“I’m excited about the year ahead and having Keri on my team in this pivotal role is a big win for State Super,” Mr Wu added.
Prior to working at State Super, Ms Pratt was head of institutional, Australia/NZ at Franklin Templeton Investments, was a partner at GMO and worked in a range of senior superannuation and consulting roles with NAB, MLC and LendLease.
