In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, where authenticity matters more than ever, executive leaders increasingly need to guide their organisations and teams through periods of transition. When it comes to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations, they need to communicate the “why” as much as the “how”. They must collaborate across their organisation and externally, engage teams, boards, CIOs and C-suites, and be agile, all the while remaining committed to organisational values. In this session, industry leaders will share how they consider the relationship between the integration of responsible investment into investment decision-making and the imperative to deliver strong investment returns, how client/member preferences are factored in to decision-making and funds’ current approach to thematics such as climate change. This session will explore how leaders and organisations can stay true to their responsible investment, ESG and sustainability objectives and attract, train and retain the right talent, in an era of seemingly constant change.
Chief Investment Officer at Rest
Michael is responsible for leading the Investment team and the strategic direction and management of the full suite of Rest’s investment products. His focus is on delivering competitive investment performance that helps our members achieve their best possible retirement outcomes.
Before joining Rest, Michael was Chief Executive Officer of Qantas Super for more than 9 years. His experience also includes senior executive roles at the National Australia Bank and Russell Investments.
In addition to his role with Rest, Michael is the Chair of CFA Society Australia. Michael is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the CFA Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Business in Finance and Economics and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Chief Investment Officer at Nanuk Asset Management Pty Ltd
Tom joined Nanuk in 2009 and is a director of the firm, the firm’s chief investment officer and one of the firm’s portfolio managers with approximately 20 years’ investment industry experience in equity funds management, investment banking and private equity. He was previously an investment manager at Consolidated Press Holdings Limited, an Associate Director with NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Ltd and worked as an investment analyst with Australian equities fund manager Herschel Asset Management Ltd. Tom holds a first class honours degree in Engineering from the University of Melbourne.
