Key executive changes at UniSuper


Major academic-based industry fund UniSuper has announced key organisational changes aimed at sharpening its service delivery.
Under the changes announced by chief executive Kevin O'Sullivan, former Telstra Super general manager of technology solutions Shane Collister will become UniSuper's executive manager, technology and projects.
The fund has also moved to beef up its advice focus by appointing former BT and Colonial First State staffer Jack McCartney as executive manager, advice and employer relationships.
At the same time, the fund has made a number of internal promotions within its executive team which includes Steven Leach becoming executive manager, operations and UniSuper's former head of marketing and communications, Tim Anderson being named executive manager, marketing and product.
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