JANA appoints Linda Trusler as Senior Consultant, expanding not- for-profit consulting team
Lynda Trusler
JANA Investment Advisers (‘JANA’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Trusler as Senior Consultant. This addition further strengthens JANA’s expanding consulting capabilities in the Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector, supporting the continued growth of its client base in this area.
As Senior Consultant, Linda will lead the delivery of investment consulting services to a range of JANA’s institutional clients, with a particular focus on the NFP sector. She will be responsible for driving high quality client outcomes, overseeing investment strategy, governance, and general investment advice tailored to each client’s mission and objectives.
Her appointment expands JANA’s NFP consulting team and reflects the firm’s continued growth and commitment to this sector. Her contribution will further enhance the firm’s ability to build enduring client relationships and deliver forward-thinking investment advice that is mission-aligned and tailored to the evolving needs of NFP organisations.
Linda brings a wealth of investment experience to the role, having held senior positions across asset management, superannuation, and consulting. Her career spans over two decades within both Australian and international equity across a range of asset managers. Most recently, she served as Chief Investment Officer at Rajomon Asset Management, and has previously held roles at Legal Super, CCI Asset Management, and Mercer.
Linda holds an MBA and is a CFA Charterholder and is a lecturer for the CFA curriculum. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and responsible investing, having contributed to a range of industry policy and advisory committees. Her involvement includes serving on the CFA Society Australia’s National Diversity Council, as well as holding roles with Women in Super, International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), reflecting her ongoing commitment to driving positive change across the industry.
Michael Maher, Head of Not-for-Profit Consulting at JANA, stated, “We’re delighted to welcome Linda to JANA. Her extensive investment experience, including senior leadership roles across asset management and superannuation, will be invaluable to our Not-for-Profit clients. In recent years, JANA has significantly expanded our support for the NFP sector – both in the number of clients we work with and the depth of advice we provide. Linda’s appointment strengthens our ability to service that growing client base while continuing to deliver deeply considered, purpose-aligned advice. Her industry contributions through advisory, policy and education roles also reflect the breadth of insight she brings to our team and clients.”
Linda added, “I’m thrilled to be joining JANA at a time of strong momentum in the NFP sector. I’m passionate about working with clients to shape thoughtful, purpose-driven investment strategies, and I look forward to supporting them in achieving long-term, impactful outcomes.”
Linda officially commenced her role at JANA on Monday 14 July 2025.
