Robyn Petrou

Energy Super’s Robyn Petrou has been named the winner of the 12th Annual Fund Executive of the Year Award by the Fund Executive Association Limited (FEAL), in partnership with AMP Capital.

The prestigious award recognises outstanding leadership, innovation and achievement by a fund executive within the Australian superannuation industry.

The Fund Executive of the Year Award was presented last night at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne. FEAL has been providing dedicated support to the professional development of leaders in superannuation for the past 14 years.

Energy Super’s Chief Executive Officer Robyn Petrou was selected for demonstrating exceptional leadership through the launch and growth of Energy Super and spearheading an internal review of processes and systems to align the new fund with its members.

AMP Capital’s Head of Institutional Business John Meagher said Ms Petrou had shown considerable leadership and strategic vision to navigate the fund through a period of considerable change and challenges for the industry.

“Robyn has focused on the needs of its members and the opportunities for growth. She continues to provide certainty for Energy Super’s members through her clear and decisive leadership and dedicated member services,” Mr Meagher said.

Ms Petrou was selected for the award by a panel of industry leaders and peers. As part of FEAL and AMP Capital’s commitment to supporting professional development, Ms Petrou will receive a $20,000 education grant to study at an internationally recognised business school.

On winning the award Ms Petrou said: “I am overwhelmed to have been named the Fund Executive of the Year and am deeply honoured to be recognised by my peers in the superannuation industry. It is a tribute to the fantastic work of the Energy Super team.”

FEAL’s Independent Chairman Neil Cochrane said: “Robyn is a wonderful role model and example of a leading fund executive. Her integrity, focus and innovative vision demonstrate her commitment and leadership of Energy Super and she is a worthy recipient of the award.”

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The prestigious award recognises outstanding leadership, innovation and achievement by a fund executive within the Australian superannuation industry. 

The Fund Executive of the Year Award was presented tonight at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel.  FEAL has been providing dedicated support to the professional development of leaders in superannuation for the past 13 years. 

First State Super’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Dwyer was selected for demonstrating exceptional leadership during the merger between First State Super and Health Super and taking an innovative approach in establishing a post-merger business structure. 

AMP Capital’s Head of Institutional Business John Meagher said Mr Dwyer has driven the growth which has seen First State Super become Australia’s third largest superannuation fund. 

“Michael has shown great leadership and sensitivity through an impressive period of growth,” Mr Meagher said. 

“His open and communicative strategy has fostered a shared culture across the merged Fund and has led to an exceptional member retention rate and has prepared the business for major industry reform.” 

Mr Dwyer was selected for the award by a panel of industry leaders and peers. 

As part of FEAL and AMP Capital’s commitment to supporting professional development, Mr Dwyer will receive a $20,000 education grant to study at an internationally recognised business school. 

On winning the award Mr Dwyer said: “I am greatly honoured to receive this prestigious award.  It is an overwhelming experience to be recognised by my peers in this industry and it is a tribute to the great support from First State Super.” 

FEAL’s Independent Chairman Neil Cochrane said: “We are very glad to be able to recognise Michael with this award.  For so many years he has been the outstanding example of the finest qualities in the industry, expressing the highest integrity, co-operation, humility and foresight.”

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