Fund Executive of the Year
Congratulations Bernard Reilly, CEO, Australian Retirement Trust winner of the 2023 Fund Executive of the Year Award.
Liz Hallet, Australian Retirement Trust accepting the award on behalf of Bernard Reilly from Darren Hall, T. Rowe Price
Australian Retirement Trust guests at the FEAL Members’ Dinner
About the award
Since its inception 22 years ago, the Fund Executive of the Year Award has recognised and rewarded the work of outstanding leaders in the Australian superannuation industry.
The award is announced during the annual FEAL Members’ Dinner in August, with the recipient receiving an education grant of $30,000. The education grant has enabled previous award recipients to attend executive education programs at world-renowned business schools including Harvard, IMD, INSEAD, London Business School and Wharton.
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Award criteria
This important award recognises one fund executive who has made an outstanding contribution to their fund and the superannuation industry.
Award nominees were judged on the following criteria:
Innovation
Leadership
Exceeding expectations
Demonstrated strategic planning
Contribution to the marketplace
Past Winners
Frequently asked questions
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Nominations have closed for 2023.
To nominate a Fund Executive, download an application form and save it to your desktop. This is a writeable pdf. Return the completed application via email. If you need assistance submitting a nomination, please contact Katrina Bacon E: katrina.bacon@feal.asn.au -
CEOs and c-suite level executives, leading significant business functions within the fund, who have made an outstanding contribution to their fund and the superannuation industry.
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The selection panel is looking for concise, relevant and informative answers. The criteria outlined in the application form have been designed to help you convey the achievements of the nominee. You should address each section, demonstrating not only how the Fund Executive has achieved success to date, but also their plans and vision for future success. Applications should be endorsed by the Chair and accompanied by a brief resume.
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The best answers clearly link the applicant’s achievements to the Fund’s strategic plan and KPIs.
Objective: Specific strategic plan objective / item
Response: Action (what activities were undertaken)
Result: Outcome / KPI / Result
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Your entry will be treated with the strictest confidence at all times by our judging panel. The selection panel is listed below.
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Applications opened on Wednesday 7th June
Applications closed on Friday 14th July
Selection panel will meet to review applications mid July
The winner was announced at the FEAL Members’ Dinner Thursday 3rd August
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Supporting documentation can include (but is not limited to):
• References
• Portfolios
• Media / Websites
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Yes, you can nominate again the following year.
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Past recipients can be viewed above under the heading Past Winners.
Selection Panel
Brian Delaney, FEAL, Chair
Julie Lander (2022 Recipient)
Don O’Sullivan, MBS
Paul Watson, FEAL Director
Belinda Ray, FEAL Director
Terms & Conditions
Any nomination received after the deadline of 5.00pm AEST on the close date will not be considered. The decision of the selection panel is final
To be considered, the nominee must be a member of FEAL who is a CEO or equivalent within an Australian Superannuation fund. Please contact FEAL for a membership application form (if applicable)
Each nomination will be considered on its own merit. FEAL Directors are eligible for nomination. Former award recipients are also eligible for nomination where there is sufficient and compelling evidence of new achievements worthy of recognition
The award recipient must be employed with their organisation at the time of the award presentation
The award recipient must use the business education grant to undertake an executive education program that is approved by the award selection panel. The education program should be undertaken within 24 months of the award presentation
The award recipient may be called upon to share insights gained from the award education experience with FEAL members
The education grant of $30,000 can be used by the recipient at a business school of their choice