Ruwanie has been acting in this capacity since the retirement of long-standing CIO, Gerard Parlevliet, in March 2017.

Ruwanie joined Commonwealth Bank Group Super in 2014 as Head of Investment Operations. Prior to joining the Group she was the Director of Investment Operations at WorkCover NSW for eight years, and has previously worked for global consulting firm, Mercer.

Commonwealth Bank Group Super’s CEO, Doug Carmichael, said: “We are pleased to make Ruwanie Dias’ appointment as CIO permanent. She has effectively led the team and earned the respect of the Board since taking on the role from Gerard.  She is a seasoned investment professional with expertise across strategy and operations and over 12 years of experience operating at leadership level.”

Ruwanie and her team will work with the Fund’s investment advisers and the Board to continue to produce sustainable long-term returns to deliver the right outcomes for members.

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Parlevliet’s career spans more than 38 years of experience, with 25 years’ within the superannuation industry, including 12 years as General Manager (Chief Executive Officer) of the Commonwealth Bank Officers’ Superannuation Fund (Commonwealth Bank Group Super) (“the Fund”) and then 7 years as its Chief Investment Officer.

In his role with Commonwealth Bank Group Super, Parlevliet completed a number of superannuation fund mergers, played a pivotal role in overseeing a significant restructure of the Fund’s $10 billion portfolio, and oversaw excellent investment returns to members. This is a testament to his leadership, investment experience and judgement on complex financial issues.  In recognition of his achievements in this sector, Parlevliet has won several official accolades within the industry, including Chief Investment Officer of the Year at the 2013 National Achievement Awards.

La Trobe Financial’s President & CEO, Greg O’Neill congratulated “Parlevliet to the Board given his leadership, investment and corporate governance experience”.

“La Trobe Financial is a great Australian success story.  I am delighted to join the company’s board of directors and look forward to playing a part in its future success”, said Parlevliet.

O’Neill further commented “Parlevliet’s extensive experience will prove invaluable and will assist us to meet the challenges and opportunities of growing our business in the years ahead. Our customers and our staff will benefit from the skills and experience he brings.”

Parlevliet is based in Sydney and will assist the company in expanding its footprint in the investment sector.

The current La Trobe Financial Board members are Chairman Mr David Bird (lawyer), Deputy Chairman Mr John Marriott (banker), Mr Hung Fei Chan (Hong Kong based businessman), Mr Gerard Parlevliet and Mr Greg O’Neill (CEO).

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