New role reflects increasing importance of infrastructure for the fund
AustralianSuper announced today that it has appointed Jason Peasley to the newly-created role of Head of Infrastructure.
Mr. Peasley will commence with AustralianSuper on 14 April and will report to Mark Delaney, Chief Investment Officer.
Mr. Delaney explained that he was delighted to welcome Mr. Peasley to the team, and said that the appointment reflected the strategic importance of investment in infrastructure to AustralianSuper’s growth plans.
“AustralianSuper currently has over $5 billion in infrastructure assets and we plan to grow investments in this area significantly over the next few years,” Mr. Delaney said.
“Jason’s skills and expertise will complement those of the existing in-house team and our managers to help us achieve this goal.”
Mr. Delaney explained that investment in infrastructure was both strategically and philosophically important to AustralianSuper.
“Not only does investment in quality infrastructure projects have the potential to provide excellent returns for our members, but it also delivers benefits to the wider community in Australia,” he said.
“AustralianSuper currently invests in assets, such as Pacific Hydro, which are projects on a scale of national importance. We are looking to increase our holdings in assets of this scale and significance in future.”
Jason Peasley has over 16 years’ experience in infrastructure investment, working across infrastructure acquisition, finance and investment management in Australia, Europe and the United States.
Most recently, he was Founder and Director of Artisan Investment Managers, an independent boutique adviser for infrastructure investors and operators.
Prior to that, Mr. Peasley served as Director and Head of Transactions at Hastings Fund Management, and Director of Infrastructure at Deutsche Bank AG.
