Fund Executive of the Year
Congratulations Peter Chun, CEO, UniSuper winner of the 2025 Fund Executive of the year award.
About the award
Since its inception 24 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.
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
Sponsored in partnership with
Past Winners
Frequently asked questions
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Nominations for the 2025 FEOY Award opened 11th June and closed 18th July.
To nominate a Fund Executive, click on the Nominate Now tab above. If you need assistance submitting a nomination, please contact Katrina Bacon E: katrina.bacon@feal.asn.au & Cc renee.villasanti@feal.asn.au -
CEO, C-Suite executive or equivalent who has made an outstanding contribution to their fund/organisation 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 11th June
Applications closed 18th July
Selection panel met to review applications mid July.
The winner was announced at the FEAL Members’ Dinner Thursday 7th August 2025.
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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
John Piteo, Funds SA, FEAL Director
Natalie Previtera, NGS Super, FEAL Director
Kate Farrar, Brighter Super, 2024 Award recipient
Magnus Gittens, Melbourne Business School
Terms & Conditions
Any nomination received after the deadline of 5.00pm AEST Friday 18 July 2025 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 C-Suite executive or equivalent within an Australian superannuation fund.
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.
