Executive Director, Governance, Risk and Strategy appointed – Bart Kula
Funds SA has appointed Bart Kula as Executive Director, Governance, Risk and Strategy. He will commence on 7 December 2026, succeeding Tony Burrill, who will retire from Funds SA at the end of 2026. Bart Kula joins Funds SA from Vision Super, where he most recently served as General Manager, Governance and Company Secretary. He…
Head of Investment Accounting appointed – Mriganka Sarmah
Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mriganka Sarmah as its new Head of Investment Accounting. Mriganka Sarmah joins Funds SA from Northern Trust, where he held the role of Manager, Fund Accounting. He brings more than 15 years of investment accounting and unit pricing experience across the superannuation and managed funds sectors,…
Director, Equities appointed – Tassie Brakenridge
Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tassie Brakenridge as its new Director, Equities. Ms Brakenridge joins Funds SA with more than 18 years of global investment and industry experience spanning equities, emerging markets, sustainable investing and institutional client management. Most recently she held the role of Product Strategist, Asia and Emerging Markets…
Funds SA enters a new era
In marking its 30 th anniversary, Funds SA today announces a significant leadership transition.
Building on a foundation of trust and resilience, the leadership change ushers in a new era of stewardship, focused on continuing to safeguard and grow Funds SA’s $48 billion portfolio.
Board Director appointment – Dr Sarah Pearson
Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah Pearson as a Board Director for a three-year…
Matthew Kempton returns to Melbourne
After seven years with Funds SA, Matthew and his family have decided to return to their roots in Melbourne to be closer to family, and for Matthew, pursue a new opportunity.
Chair appointment and new Director appointed
It is our pleasure to share the announcement that Dr Guy Debelle has been appointed as Chair of the Funds SA Board from 24 April 2025.
Board Director appointment – Melinda OLeary
Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Melinda OLeary as a Board Director for a three-year term commencing 5 December 2024.
Chief Investment Officer appointed
Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Con Michalakis to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) role.
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