Our vision

To empower world class leaders of profit-to-member superannuation funds by providing leading professional development and education, as well as deep connection opportunities.

At Fund Executives Association (FEAL) we are passionate about helping fund executives achieve the best possible outcomes for their members, including a retirement that affords dignity and financial peace-of-mind.

In a time of constant change within the financial services industry, the importance of — and demand for — executive education and professional development has never been greater. For over 20 years, FEAL has been working tirelessly to provide programs and networking opportunities that uplift the capability of its members and enhance the professionalism of our industry.

Our Strategic Objective is to empower profit-for-member fund executives through targeted and market leading professional development and education.

Our programs are designed to provide development and networking opportunities to enhance the professionalism of our industry. Because at FEAL, we are passionate about helping fund executives achieve dignity in retirement for their members.

The FEAL Team

Katrina Bacon

Chief Executive Officer

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Katrina has over 25 years of experience working in the superannuation industry, including as a consulting actuary with Towers Perrin and, prior to joining FEAL in January 2023, as a director in KPMG’s Superannuation Advisory practice. She has worked with funds and providers across the industry on all aspects of superannuation, and has a detailed understanding and broad experience of the operational and strategic challenges and opportunities facing the industry. 

Katrina is also President of the Kuringai Youth Orchestra, a community youth orchestra for high school and university students.

Katrina values and promotes the unique role that FEAL plays in the not-for-profit sector, to support its current and emerging leaders in achieving the retirement outcomes of working Australians.

 

Justine Rintoul

Finance & Operations Manager

Justine has over 20 years’ experience working in commercially focused roles in Media, Digital and Telecommunications in both London and Sydney. Justine joined the FEAL team in 2023.

Renee Villasanti

Marketing and Communications Manager

Renee joined FEAL early 2016 bringing with her a background in marketing and events across entertainment and corporate.

 


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    Brian Delaney - Chair

    Brian joined the FEAL board as Chair in May 2022. He brings more than 30 years of funds management experience gained during his tenure with QIC, and AMP Capital. Most recently as U.S. Senior Managing Director Brian led QIC’s efforts to foster client relationships and business development opportunities in the U.S, supporting the corporate strategy and investment teams across four offices in New York City, San Francisco, Cleveland and Los Angeles. Brian is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program, a life member of the Association of Superannuation Funds (ASFA), as well as a Fellow of ASFA and AICD.

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    Chris Davies

    Chris joined the FEAL board in November 2022. As Chief Executive Officer of TelstraSuper, Chris Davies is responsible for the strategic direction of the fund and overseeing its operational management to meet the needs of our members. Chris holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Law and started his career practicing law in national firms, before moving to the financial services sector.

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    Steve Hill

    Steve joined the FEAL board in May 2023. As a member of the Group Executive team at Aware Super, he is responsible for all areas of human resources, the physical workplace and internal communications. Steve joined Aware Super in 2013 following an extensive career in the UK and Asia Pacific region. Steve has over 25 years’ HR experience working in senior roles for organisations including PricewaterhouseCoopers, ANZ Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank and Qantas. Steve started his career as an accountant, specialising in the field of corporate recovery.

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    Gemma Kyle

    Gemma joined the FEAL board in May 2023. Gemma is a highly experienced Chief Risk Officer with a strong track record of success in designing, implementing and managing risk frameworks in complex and dynamic environments.

    As the Chief Risk Officer for Rest, Gemma is responsible for leading a diversified team that includes strategic sourcing, company secretariat, legal, audit, security, risk and compliance.

  • Ian Patrick

    Ian joined the FEAL board in December 2023. Ian is the CIO of Australian Retirement Trust (ART) and is responsible for leading the investment teams that design and implement ART’s investment strategies, including maintaining a strong focus on governance. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the institutional investment industry. Prior to joining Sunsuper in 2015 he held the position of CEO at JANA Investment Advisors. Ian is an actuary, holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours), a Masters of Business Administration and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

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    Natalie Previtera

    Natalie joined the FEAL board in September 2023. Natalie was appointed Chief Executive Officer at NGS Super on 5 June 2023, following nine months acting in the role. She was appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer in August 2022, following her appointment as Chief Risk and Governance Officer in 2021, after joining the Fund in 2019. As Chief Executive Officer, Natalie is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Fund's operations, while leading the Executive team in the successful execution of the Fund's business plan.

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    Belinda Ray

    Belinda joined the FEAL board in November 2022. Belinda is Chief Audit Executive at AustralianSuper and has over 27 years’ experience in the financial services industry including auditing, accounting, risk management, consulting, governance, compliance and company secretarial. Belinda is a Chartered Accountant and has a Graduate Diploma in Organisational Leadership through the FEAL Masters Program. Belinda is a member of the FEAL Finance Committee.

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    Lisa Samuels

    Lisa joined the FEAL board in April 2022. Lisa is the Chief Experience Officer at HESTA and her team is responsible for strategy, brand, marketing, customer and employee experience, insights and people and culture. Prior to joining HESTA, Lisa worked for a number of industry super funds and has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector.

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    Damian Wills

    Damian joined the FEAL board in July 2021. Damian has worked in the superannuation and pension funds industry, both domestically and internationally, over the past 30 years. He has held senior management and executive roles with a variety of organisations and most recently at BUSSQ, where he is currently the CEO. Damian has deep experience in operational management, administration and IT platforms within the superannuation and financial services industries, with expertise in strategic planning, marketing and finance.

20 years of FEAL

In 2019, FEAL celebrated 20 years since its inception. Experience our journey as FEAL’s founders and life members share how their vision has come to life over the past two decades.