Joining the STO, is former head of the TAL Trustee Office, Stephen Graham as Head of Transformation, and former head of superannuation business development at Colonial First State, Scott Waller as Senior Client Account Manager.

Specialist appointments include Sarah Adinsall and Rupert Butterworth in the Insurance team, Duncan McPherson (Compliance) and Lisa Yeung (Oversight and Risk).

“Equity Trustees is growing to become recognised as the leading provider of independent superannuation trustee services in Australia and we have increasing demands on our office as a result. With our focus on member interests, it makes sense that we will invest in the best quality expertise to support the high standard or service members are relying on us for,” said Mark Blair, STO Executive General Manager.

The new recruits join in the wake of two recent major announcements – the appointment of George Zielinski to the Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (ETSL) Board, and appointment as superannuation trustee for the AMP Life superannuation funds.

“Being a superannuation trustee is a privileged role but comes with an array of technical complexities of governance and regulation. With many Australians seeking early access to their superannuation savings due to economic conditions, now more than ever, specialist superannuation trustee experience is essential,” he said.

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Following last week’s announcement of ETSL’s appointment as superannuation trustee for AMP Life superannuation funds, Equity Trustees is fast becoming recognised as the leading provider of superannuation trustee services in Australia.

Managing Director, Mick O’Brien said: “George is highly-regarded as a leader in the superannuation industry. Most recently he was appointed interim CIO of Rest to assist the $57bn fund through restructuring its investment governance framework, but his association goes back to 1997 when he established Super Investment Management (SIM) to act as a wholly owned arms-length investment manager of Rest which at the time had assets of $1.3bn.”

Prior to the establishment of SIM, Mr Zielinski held roles with VFMC (Victorian Funds Management Corp) and SECV Super (now known as EquipSuper). Between 1985 and 1995 while in the electricity sector, he played an integral role in the creation of five electricity distribution businesses following the restructure of the SECV.

“The role of a skilled superannuation trustee is critical to a robust, secure superannuation system and requires leaders who understand the dynamics of investment and member outcomes and the technical complexities of governance and regulation,” said Tony Lally, Chairman of both Boards.

“Recent market volatility and the impacts of COVID-19, including unprecedented numbers of people accessing part of their superannuation early, alongside an inherently complex regulatory environment means that now more than ever, specialist superannuation trustee experience is essential,” Mr Lally said.

George Zielinski joins fellow independent directors Paul Rogan (ETSL Board only), Sue Everingham, Ellis Varejes and Tony Lally (Chairman), and executive directors Mark Blair (Executive General Manager, Superannuation Trustee Office) and Mick O’Brien (Managing Director, Equity Trustees) on both Boards.

“We congratulate George on his appointment and look forward to his contribution as we continue to focus on securing members’ interests,” concluded Mr Lally.

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