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Speakers
Chris Newton
Head of Stewardship at Aware Super
Chris Newton is a leading expert in ESG and sustainable investment strategy, currently serving as Head of Stewardship at Aware Super. With a distinguished career that includes founding his own ESG advisory business and leading Responsible Investment teams at prominent fund managers, he integrates ESG considerations into core investment and asset management processes to deliver both robust financial returns and positive social outcomes. Chris holds board roles across major water utilities and sustainability-focused organisations—including South East Water, Parks Victoria, and Nyamba Buru Yawuru—leveraging his deep governance expertise to shape investment, audit, and risk strategies.
A proven history of senior leadership roles within Australia Post, the Victorian Government, Transurban, and Deloitte he has a proven record in policy development, economic advisory, and driving large-scale social innovation initiatives. Chris is regularly recognised as a speaker and thought leader—most recently at RIAA Conference Australia 2026—and has been instrumental in high-impact industry workstreams such as the PRI’s climate and human rights groups. He holds advanced governance and climate credentials, including certifications from Wharton Executive Education and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is known for his strategic leadership at the intersection of finance, ESG, and community impact.