Mr Peate, an existing Director, brings a wealth of expertise in local government and financial management with over 35 years working experience with Tweed Shire Council, and serving as the Chair of the Board’s Governance and Remuneration Committee as well as a member of the Investment Committee.

Bruce Miller continues as a Director and has taken up the position of Deputy Chair.

LGS is also pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine O’Regan and Jeff Morris as Directors representing Local Government NSW on the Board.

Ms O’Regan and Mr Morris replace existing Directors Leo Kelly and Keith Rhoades. Leo Kelly retires after more than 15 years of service on the Board and Keith Rhoades, the current president of Local Government NSW, concludes a two-year term as Director at the end of March.

LGS Chief Executive Officer, Peter Lambert, said “we welcome Katherine and Jeff to the Board and we’re confident that their depth of experience in the superannuation industry and their demonstrated track record of putting members first will be of great value to LGS.

“We have an aspirational goal for our Board to have 40% representation of female directors and the appointment of Katherine brings us closer to this goal, with two women now serving as Directors on the LGS Board.”

Katherine O’Regan has extensive experience in investment strategy and governance of the superannuation industry through her roles at Macquarie Bank, National Australia Bank and MLC. Ms O’Regan has previously been Chief of Staff and Advisor to Federal and State Government Ministers including the Minister for Local Government, as well as serving as a Councillor at Woollahra Council since 2012.

Jeff Morris has degrees in Law and Economics, and is a Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years experience in financial services. He was Vice President of the investment bank Bankers Trust and a Director of the corporate superannuation fund. Most recently he has been responsible for exposing malpractice in the financial planning industry. He currently serves as a Councillor on North Sydney Council.

Mr Peate and Mr Miller took up their positions on 31 March 2015. Ms O’Regan and Mr Morris commenced their roles on 1 April 2015.

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