Media release 10 June 2016 Energy Super appoints three new General Managers Energy Super has appointed three new General Managers to manage its member engagement, digital communication and strategic direction as part of a restructure at the $6 billion industry super fund. Experienced professionals Michael Abbott, Phil McCarthy and David Beal have been appointed to the newly-created roles. Michael Abbott, General Manager of Strategy, has more than 25 years’ experience in managerial roles across the finance and superannuation industries. Previously the Group Strategy Manager at QSuper, Mr Abbott is an expert in leading the strategy development and delivery of quality advice and financial service platforms. Mr Abbott’s new role will see him develop a sophisticated financial growth strategy for Energy Super, to further grow the brand’s existing member base and shape the fund’s future investments. Phil McCarthy, General Manager of Member Engagement and Development, has more than 30 years’ experience working in customer-focused environments across the energy, finance and superannuation industries. Previously the Head of Member Services at QSuper, Mr McCarthy’s new role will see him focus on efficiency, productivity, process improvement and employee development and engagement, to ensure a seamless customer experience for Energy Super members. David Beal, General Manager of Digital Transformation & Analytics has more than 15 years’ experience in managing and transforming the digital service delivery for organisations in the government, not for profit and commercial sectors. Mr Beal previously worked in several directorial roles for the Queensland Government, where he implemented strategies to improve the government’s use of technology and digital channels. His role at Energy Super will see him deliver member-centric business improvement programs and boost the fund’s digital footprint. Energy Super CEO Robyn Petrou said the new roles were introduced as part of its recent internal restructure and would maintain the fund’s commitment to putting its members first. “Energy Super’s priority is, and always will be, to protect our members’ best interests, and these new managerial roles will further streamline our existing operations,” she said. 1 “With almost 70 years’ combined experience across the energy, finance and government sectors – Michael, Phil, and David bring substantial expertise in member service delivery and communication, technology and strategic growth. “All three have already immersed themselves in Energy Super’s member-centric operations and we are looking forward to seeing continued growth in each area of the fund.” Energy Super is a platinum-rated* $6 billion industry super fund providing retirement planning solutions to its 48,000 members across Australia. It is Australia’s leading industry super fund for the energy sector, but is also open to all Australians. It offers superannuation, insurance and income stream products, along with access to financial advice. ENDS. For more information, please contact: Matthew Hart / Laura Hawksworth, BBS, 07 3221 6711 It is important to note that the information contained in this document is only general advice. It does not take into account your specific objectives, financial circumstances or needs. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your specific circumstances before taking any action. If you wish to obtain a financial product as a result of the general advice, you should obtain a Product Disclosure Statement available at energysuper.com.au or by calling I300 4 ENERGY (1300 436 374), in relation to that product before taking any action. You should consider obtaining specific advice before making any decisions with respect to financial products. Any information or advice included in this document is provided by ESI Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 93 101 428 782 AFSL 224952). ESI Financial Services Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electricity Supply Industry Superannuation (Qld) Ltd (ABN 30 069 634 439 AFSL 336567) the Trustee of Energy Super (ABN 33 761 363 685). * Rating provided by SuperRatings Pty Ltd (ABN 95 100 192 283 AFSL 311880) and Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd (ABN 86 095 610 996). Ratings are only one factor to be considered when making investment decisions. Refer to the How Do We Compare page at energysuper.com.au for more information about the rating and the rating scale. 2
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