Executive team
Media Super's Executive team is responsible for implementing the fund's strategy, delivering products and services to help our members reach a comfortable retirement.
Tony Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed
April 2019
Career Overview
- Associate Director, KPMG
- Chief Operating Officer, Local Government Super
- Chief Financial Officer, FuturePlus Financial Services
- Head of Financial Officer, FuturePlus Financial Services
- Head of Finance, Apostle Asset Management
- Financial Controller and Company Secretary, TWU Super
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants
- Graduate Certificate in Organisational Leadership
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Elise van der Heyde
Chief Operating Officer
Appointed
June 2020
Career overview
- Head of Transformation & Change, Kinetic Super
- General Manager Member Experience, Incolink
- General Manager Strategic Change, Kinetic Super
- Executive Manager Member Benefits & Services, VicSuper
Qualifications
- MBA Business Administration and Management, Deakin University
- Graduate Certificate of Corporate Management, Business Administration and Management, Deakin University
- Advanced Management Program, Mt Eliza Business School
- Head of Transformation & Change, Kinetic Super
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Michael McQueen
Chief Investment Officer
Appointed
February 2020
Career overview
- Head of Investment Strategy, LuCRF Super
- Manager, Investments, Kinetic Super
- Senior Equities Analyst, Myer Family Investments
- Equities Analyst, ANZ Trustees
- Equities Dealer, Goldman SachsJBWere Asset Management
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Physics), The University of Melbourne
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Tara Collins
General Manager, Engagement
Appointed
June 2020
Career overview
- Acting Head of Marketing, Hostplus
- Marketing and Communications Manager, National Australia Bank (NAB)
- Project Consultant, American Express
- Account Manager, George Patterson Y&R
- Account Coordinator, Sudler and Hennessey
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Communication (Majoring in Law), University of Canberra
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John Myers
Executive Manager, Growth – Employer & Marketing Partnership Development
Appointed
September 2019
Career overview
- Regional Manager, growth (NSW/ACT), Media Super
- Business Development Manager, Media Super
- Superannuation Services Manager, JUST Super
- Financial Services Consultant, Hudson Global Resources
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
- Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation Trusteeship)
- Member of Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, AACTA/AFI, AGDA
Senior managers
| Susan Hewitt Finance & | |
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| Appointed | February 2007 |
| Career overview | Finance & Compliance Manager, Media Super Transition & Operations Manager and Executive Manager, JUST SUPER Client Relationship Manager and Project Manager, Citistreet Team Leader and Project Manager, Watson Wyatt |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Science Advanced Diploma of Superannuation RG 146 |
| Michelle Chasser Legal Counsel & | |
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| Appointed | June 2018 |
| Career overview | Legal Counsel, First Super Lawyer, K&L Gates Lawyer, Holley Nethercote Compliance Consultant, Compact Compliance & Training |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Diploma of Financial Planning |
| Kimmy Leung Shing Risk Manager | |
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| Appointed | July 2018 |
| Career overview | Compliance Manager, BNP Paribas Securities Services Senior Tax Accountant, BNP Paribas Securities Services Tax Accountant, Mars and Associates Chartered Accountant Firm Auditor, KPMG |
| Qualifications | Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Associate of GRC Institute Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Business Law) |
Former Executives and Senior managers
Norman Zhang: Chief Investment Officer| Exited 2 March 2020
Jennifer McSpadden: General Manager, Engagement | Exited 8 May 2020
Graeme Russell: Chief Executive Officer | Exited 9 April 2020; Strategic Advisor | Exited 1 July 2020
Vikram Malik: Risk Manager | Exited 19 March 2021