New CEO appointed for NZ Super Fund
Highly experienced Australian investment industry executive Jo Townsend is set to take the reins of NZ's $70 billion Super Fund from next month
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Highly experienced Australian investment industry executive Jo Townsend is set to take the reins of NZ's $70 billion Super Fund from next month
One of Australia's most experienced superannuation executives will take the helm of New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund, following Matt Whineray's departure late last year.
A veteran of the superannuation industry in Australia, Townsend will start in April.
Townsend succeeds Matt Whineray, who left NZ Super in December.
Ms Jo Townsend has been appointed Chief Executive of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, the Crown entity that manages the NZ$70 billion NZ Super Fund. Guardians Chair John Williamson said in a press release: “We are excited to have Jo join the Guardians’ team. She is a highly-experienced CEO with a 30-year career in…