Aware Super appoints Simon Warner as Chief Investment Officer
30 October 2025
Aware Super appoints Simon Warner as Chief Investment Officer
Aware Super has appointed Simon Warner as Chief Investment Officer, effective 1 December 2025, following a highly competitive global search to replace outgoing CIO Damian Graham who announced his intention to step down from the role in May.
Simon Warner
Mr Warner, who joined Aware Super in 2023 as Head of Portfolio Management, will lead the Fund’s 160-person award-winning investment team that manages its members $205 billion superannuation savings across equities, fixed income, infrastructure, property and private equity.
Aware Super Chief Executive Officer Deanne Stewart said Mr Warner’s appointment ensured continuity of the Fund’s investment strategy and strong governance frameworks.
“Simon has demonstrated exceptional leadership during his two years at Aware Super, contributing to our track record of delivering outstanding returns for members,” Ms Stewart said.
“He has significant global experience, deep expertise across public and private markets, a strong focus on governance and risk management, and a proven ability to lead large, high-performing teams."
“As we continue to grow, I am confident that Simon’s leadership will enable us to further strengthen our exceptional in-house investment team’s capability and ensure we’re delivering the best possible outcomes for our members’ retirement savings.”
Prior to Aware Super, Mr Warner served in a number of executive roles including as global head of public markets at AMP Capital and prior to that as global CIO/co-head of global equities and fixed income. He has also held senior roles at JP Morgan Chase across London, Singapore and Sydney, including as CIO for Australia and New Zealand.
Mr Warner holds a global executive MBA from TRIUM (NYU Stern, LSE and HEC Paris) and both Masters and Bachelors degrees in economics from the London School of Economics. He has served on several boards and is a current director for Women in Banking and Finance.