Ms Davison, who has been acting CEO since November 2013, will be responsible for providing significant educational and development programs for the leaders in superannuation. . She has previously held senior leadership positions at Colonial First State Global Asset Management and Russell Investments and brings to the role at FEAL her extensive industry knowledge, networks and experience in stakeholder management.

Ms Davison’s appointment comes at a time of significant change in the superannuation industry, when FEAL’s role in continuing to support superannuation executives in their on-going professional development is more pivotal than ever.

Ms Davison said she was delighted to be appointed to the role and is looking forward to building on the significant steps FEAL has already taken to help its members prepare for the responsibilities and obligations that come with their roles as leaders in the superannuation industry.

“I am very much looking forward to the opportunity of adding value to an industry which aims to achieve dignity in retirement for its members,” she said.

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FEAL Chair Neil Cochrane said: “Michael has made an enormous contribution to FEAL over the past 12 years, and leaves the Association in a very healthy position.

“Under his leadership FEAL has provided fund executives with unique opportunities to learn and develop and to extend their professional network. In Michael’s time as CEO, FEAL established the industry’s first Masters Degree in Leadership (in partnership with Melbourne Business School), initiated the Fund Executive of the Year Award recognizing outstanding leadership in super, founded a mentoring initiative, several international scholarships and has delivered many successful Forums and Conferences. As a result we are well placed to continue to build on Michael’s legacy. The FEAL Board thank Michael most sincerely and wish him continued success in his career,” said Neil Cochrane.

Michael Baldwin said: “It has been an incredible privilege for me to work with fund executives around Australia. FEAL has, and will continue to play, an important role in supporting the development of the superannuation industry. With a membership representing a significant portion of Australia’s retirement savings (forecast to grow to $4 trillion in the next 10 years*) the influence of the sector, in dollar-terms, will soon eclipse that of the Australian banking system. FEAL will support its members in preparing for the responsibilities and obligations that come with trust on a significant scale. “

Neil Cochrane said: “We are fortunate to have secured the support of Joanna Davison as interim CEO while we search for a suitable replacement for Michael. Joanna has been a valued friend and associate of FEAL for many years and brings extensive knowledge, industry networks and experience in stakeholder management.”

Michael leaves FEAL to take up the position of Assistant Director, Development, Marketing and Commercial Operations at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Prior to joining FEAL, Michael held senior positions at the Powerhouse Museum (Sydney) and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

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