FEAL Director and HESTA CEO Debby Blakey, along with David Atkin Cbus CEO were present for the unveiling of the iconic statue “Fearless Girl”. We would like to share with you the recent article.
26 February 2019: Fearless Girl has landed in Australia and has been unveiled in Melbourne’s Federation Square today, ahead of International Women’s Day on the 8th of March.
The “Fearless Girl” sculpture is a limited edition reproduction of the original “Fearless Girl” sculpture in New York, created by the artist Kristen Visbal.
The iconic statue will stand in one of Australia’s busiest commuter thoroughfares as a reminder of the scale of the inequality that continues to prevail in Australian workplaces.
HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said having “Fearless Girl” find a home in Australia was a wonderful reminder of the courageous spirit needed to confront persisting gender inequality impacting Australians in their workplaces and communities.
“We hope “Fearless Girl” will inspire us all to be daring in confronting inequality and striving for change.”
“Inequality and unequal pay impacts the financial future and opportunities available to HESTA members and Australian women. Workplace cultures based on inclusion and respect benefit all working Australians.”
Cbus CEO David Atkin said he hopes Australian workplaces embrace Fearless Girl’s daring and confident spirit.
“While standing silent, and at just a little taller than a metre, Fearless Girl’s call for change has been heard right across the world.
“With all eyes on corporate Australia at the moment, it is the perfect time for her voice to be finding a home in Australia,” Mr Atkin said.
FEAL Board of Directors
Debby Blakey
Debby Blakey joined the FEAL board in late 2013. As the CEO of HESTA, Debby brings more than 20 years experience in super and financial planning, having worked extensively as an employee benefit consultant with a particular focus on superannuation.
Doug Carmichael
Doug was appointed CEO of Commonwealth Bank Group Super in 2010. He is also a Founding Director and President of the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce. Doug joined the FEAL board in November 2018 and has been on the FEAL Program Committee since September 2015. Doug has also been a FEAL mentor for FEAL Mentoring Initiative since 2015.
Jane Perry
Jane Perry joined the board in August 2016 as Chair. Jane has more than 25 years business experience, predominately in financial services. She resigned from her position as CEO of Qantas Super in December 2015 and was appointed Director of the BTFG Superannuation Boards in February 2016. Prior to her role at Qantas she was CEO of J.P. Morgan Treasury and Securities Services for Australia and New Zealand.
Joe Farrugia
Joe was appointed as a founding FEAL Director in 1999. Joe is the Company/Fund Secretary of Catholic Super and is the Deputy Chair of FEAL.
Julie Lander
Julie Lander joined CareSuper in 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2002. Julie's experience in superannuation has been developed over 20 years with Corporate Superannuation Funds, both defined benefit and accumulation, as well as with Industry Funds. Julie became a FEAL board member in August 2011.
Leeanne Turner
Leeanne has over 30 years' experience in the superannuation industry. She is the CEO of MTAA Super having been promoted from Deputy CEO in 2011. Prior to joining MTAA Super, Leeanne was CEO of AvSuper. Leeanne was named Fund Executive of the Year in 2014 and joined the FEAL Board in 2015. In 2015 Leeanne completed the Interpersonal Dynamics for High Performance Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education.
Paul Watson
Paul has been the chair of FEAL’s Programme Committee since 2011, and served on our board from 2006 to 2011. With over 25 years’ experience in superannuation and the financial services industry, across a range of business disciplines Paul has rejoined the board in May 2016.
Robyn Petrou
Robyn is the CEO of Energy Super and has over 18 years experience in Superannuation. Robyn joined the Board in 2008, bringing with her a expertise in a wide range of areas including; governance, risk management, operations, and investment management. In 2013 Robyn was named the FEAL Fund Executive of the Year.