Lisa Croudace
As part of its continued focus on delivering for members, employers and advisers, MLC Super has appointed Lisa Croudace as General Manager, Portfolio Delivery, and Nerique Paterson as General Manager, Employer Superannuation.
The newly created roles reflect MLC Super’s focus on executing a significant program of change while continuing to grow its presence in the employer market.
Ms Croudace joined MLC Super on 14 September and is responsible for leading the coordination and execution of the portfolio of change underway across the business, with a focus on governance, prioritisation and delivery outcomes. She brings more than two decades of experience across superannuation, wealth management and enterprise transformation, including senior leadership roles at Mercer Australia and leading major transformation programs at BT Financial Group, including five Successor Fund Transfers and the transfer of BT Super into Mercer Super. Ms Paterson will join MLC Super in January 2027 as General Manager, Employer Superannuation.
She joins from Australian Retirement Trust (previously Sunsuper), where she has been integral in growing the Fund through employer channels across Corporate, Institutional, SME and payroll ecosystem segments over the last eight years, most recently as General Manager, Commercial Growth. Prior to joining Sunsuper, she was a Senior Consultant at Rice Warner. In her new role, she will be responsible for MLC Super’s employer growth and retention strategy, institutional partnerships, distribution channels and employer value proposition across corporate and SME segments.
Dave Woodall, CEO MLC Super, said the appointments further strengthened the Fund’s leadership capability across two critical areas of focus.
“I’m delighted to welcome Lisa to the team and look forward to welcoming Nerique in January. These are two newly created roles, and both are central to the growth and momentum of our business,” said Mr Woodall.
“Lisa brings a proven track record in leading complex transformation in highly regulated environments, and her experience in transformation delivery, governance and strategic execution will help MLC Super maintain momentum across our delivery agenda and turn our priorities into meaningful outcomes for our members.”
“Nerique joins us with deep experience in employer superannuation, superannuation mergers and transitions, client retention, corporate growth and strategic partnerships. She has built her career helping superannuation funds grow through strong employer relationships and innovative growth initiatives, and will play an important role in strengthening our position in the employer market.”
“Together, Lisa and Nerique bring complementary strengths across delivery and growth, further strengthening our leadership team and best positioning us to continue delivering for our members,” Mr Woodall said.
Ms Croudace said she was excited to be joining the business at a pivotal time.
“I’m genuinely excited to be joining MLC Super at such a pivotal time. We have a strong commitment to delivering better member outcomes and clear momentum towards our vision for the future.”
“My role is to help bring that vision to life through disciplined delivery, ensuring we focus on the initiatives that will have the greatest impact,” she said.
Ms Paterson said the opportunity to help shape MLC Super’s next phase of growth was what attracted her to the role.
“The employer super market is evolving rapidly and there is a real opportunity to help more Australians engage with and get value from their superannuation,” she said.
“I’m looking forward to working with employers, partners and colleagues across the business to strengthen MLC Super’s employer value proposition in the market and build on the strong foundations already in place.”
These appointments build on MLC Super’s existing leadership team members: Amalie White (General Manager, Operations and Partnerships), Craig Weber (Head of Education and Advice), Jason Marler (General Manager, Master Trust Product) and Lachlan East (General Manager, Risk).
