Meet the team

Christine joined as Chair of the Board in October 2024.

Christine brings over 26 years’ experience in the financial services industry as both an executive and non-executive director. Her experience in large, complex and regulated sectors, along with her background in international business and insights from other sectors, ensures Aware continues to shape the best possible retirement for our members.

Over the years, Christine has received several distinguished awards:

These include:

• A Member of the Order of Australia in 2021 for her service to business, the not-for-profit sector, and women
• An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Wollongong in 2025
• Australian Event Awards 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award for significant work in securing and delivering Australian Events
• Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, 2000

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Independent Director and Chair, appointed by the Board
• Chair, People, Remuneration and Governance Committee
• Member, Investment Committee
• Member, Risk Compliance & Technology Committee 

Other current roles

• Non-executive Director, Cochlear Limited
• Member of the Australian Governments, Takeovers Panel
• Chair & Co-Founder Minerva Network, a not-for-profit supporting professional high-performing women athletes

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree, BA/LLB Hons, Australian National University
• Hon DUOW
  

Roslyn joined our board in 2019. She was jointly appointed by the Secretary of Premiers and Cabinet and the Secretary of Treasury.

Roslyn is a professional company director in financial services. She has more than 25 years’ experience in the super industry. Her expertise includes strategy, governance, investments, risk management, regulation, finance, insurance and mergers.

Before joining our board, Roslyn held many leadership roles in super. Roslyn began her career at the ISC (now Australian Prudential Regulation Authority). She was CEO of the Harwood Super Fund for 12 years. Roslyn was also a director at the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and has held other superannuation fund directorships.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Chair, Audit & Finance Committee
• Member, Risk Compliance & Technology Committee
• Member, Member Experience Committee

Other

• Life Member, ASFA
• AIST Trustee of the Year 2022
• Member, SMC Employer Group

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business (Acctg), University of Southern Queensland
• Trustee Fellow, ASFA
• Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
• Certified Practising Accountant, CPA Australia
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance, Governance Institute of Australia
• ASFA Accredited Investment Fiduciary
• Diploma of Superannuation Management, Macquarie University

John was appointed to our Board in 2020. His appointment was made by Unions NSW.

John’s background is in education. He was a schoolteacher for several years before becoming an organiser with the NSW Teachers Federation. During his tenure as organiser, John led campaigns that delivered improvements in the salaries and working conditions of casual teachers and gave temporary teachers access to the top of the salary scale and pro-rata conditions to that of permanent teachers.

As Deputy General Secretary, John developed ground-breaking apps and introduced social media platforms and websites, significantly uplifting communication channels between unions members and the education community. 

As General Secretary he led a 150-person organisation with $300 million in assets and a $50 million annual budget, restoring it to structural surplus through disciplined financial management, workforce redesign, and commercially sound capital projects. He paired this financial stewardship with sustained membership growth, digital modernisation, stronger governance and risk oversight, and high-stakes negotiations with government and regulators to deliver long-term member value.

John was a Director of Teachers Federation Health for over 20 years and was instrumental in its growth to the largest restricted health fund in Australia. John was also an inaugural Director of Nurses and Midwives Health from 2016 - 2020 giving nurses and midwives, and their families, access to health insurance via their union membership. 

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, Investments Committee
• Member, Direct Assets Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Accounting)
• Diploma of Education (Economics)
• Graduate Certificate in Marketing
• Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors

Philip joined our board in 2020. He was jointly appointed by the Secretary of Premiers and Cabinet and the Secretary of Treasury.

Philip’s experience ​is ​in financial markets. His career began as a Cadet Economist in the Reserve Bank of Australia. Philip spent more than 35 years working as a fund manager in Australia, Asia and the UK. Prior to joining our board, Philip was a Partner at Goldman Sachs in London and Sydney for 10 years. He was also Chair of Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Fund Board. And he was a member of the Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand Operating Committee.

​​Philip is passionate about helping people make better financial decisions. In 2018, Philip completed a Psychology degree focussed on behavioural finance decision making. Philip is currently completing a PhD on Decision making with uncertainty at the University of Sydney. Outside of Aware Super, Philip holds many leadership roles. He is a Director for Green Road Consulting – helping businesses with decision-making science. Philip is also a patrol member of the South Narrabeen Surf Lifesaving club in NSW.​

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director​
• C​hair, Investment Committee​
•  Chair, Direct Asset Committee
• Member, People Remuneration & Governance Committee

Other current roles

• Non-Executive Director​,​ Platinum Asset Management
• Director, Green​ R​oad Consulting
• Director, Moffitt Family Foundation; Director, Aberdeen Fund Pty Ltd
• Chair, Newington College Foundation
• Director, Board of Plan International
• Non-Executive Director Platinum Asset Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Psychology) with First Class Honours, The University of Sydney
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology, The University of Sydney
• Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours, The University of Sydney
• Associate​,​ The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors

Stewart joined Aware Super’s board in November 2022. He was appointed by Unions NSW.

Federal Secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, SPSF Group, and General Secretary of the Public Service Association of NSW, Stewart Little has fought on behalf of public sector and community workers for more than 30 years.

After extensive experience as a senior industrial officer, in 2016 he was elected General Secretary of the Public Service Association of NSW, rebuilding the union that now represents more than 41,000 public sector employees. In his time as General Secretary he has had decisive wins on behalf of union members, overturning a long-standing cap on wages and ending the NSW government’s privatisaton program.

Prior to that, Stewart also held senior roles with the Police Association of NSW.

With experience as a senior librarian with the NSW State Parliament and a disability support worker, Stewart understands the working lives of Aware Super members.

He understands the workings of government and has excellent relationships with ministerial and department staff.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, People, Remuneration & Governance Committee

Other current roles

• Joint National Secretary, Community and Public Sector Union
• Branch Secretary, Community and Public Sector Union, NSW Branch

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Science from the University of Technology Sydney
• Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees

Leigh​ joined our board in February 2023. She was appointed by the Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA).

Dr Leigh Clarke is an experienced executive in the health sector, with a track record of leading high-performing member associations. Her leadership experience extends across numerous health disciplines and settings with significant advocacy and representation experience at the state, federal and international level.

This is complimented by experience with an extensive range of Australian health funding mechanisms and health economics knowledge. Leigh has led complex organisations through significant growth, including the enhancement of member services and development of a successful advocacy portfolio across state and federal jurisdictions.

In 2025, Leigh obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Health Economics) from La Trobe University.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, People, Remuneration & Governance Committee
• Member, Risk Compliance & Technology Committee

Other current roles

• CEO and Company Secretary, Victorian Healthcare Association
• CEO and Company Secretary, Australian Centre for Healthcare
• Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons)
• Master of Public Health
• PhD in Health Economics

Erin joined the board in July 2024.

Joining the Fund with an extensive background in education, teaching around the globe including Australia, the United Kingdom and South Korea. Along with education, her time spent as union leader brings a wealth of experience from financial and resource management and enterprise bargaining to strategic planning.

Aware Super role and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, Audit and Finance Committee

Qualifications

• Master of Labor and Industrial Relations I Human Resources Management
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) I Bachelor Applied Science (Health Promotion)
• SMC Trustee Director Course
• Recipient of Garry Weaven Emerging Trustee Scholarship for 2026

Debora joined our board in May 2024.

A respected chief executive and leader in public administration, Debora brings extensive governance and operational delivery experience in the health sector, with decades of experience operating within large, complex organisations with statutory and public stewardship responsibilities. She is passionate about improving the lives of Australians through health and access to health care.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, Audit and Finance Committee
• Member, Member Experience Committee

Other current roles

• Chair, Wesfarmers Health Clinical Governance Committee
• Chair, Odyssey House Board of Directors
• Principal, Debora Picone AO Consulting
• Independent Chair, Appointed by Australian Health Minister Review of Transitional Care Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Administration
• University of NSW General Nurse Training
• New South Wales Certificate in Renal Nursing

Lloyd joined our board in 2025. He was appointed by the Health Services Union.

Lloyd brings more than 35 years of executive leadership, organisational management and governance experience. His board career includes serving as a trustee director and Deputy Chair of HESTA from 2012 to 2021, as well as appointments to and various health and care industry boards and government advisory committees.

His experience as a senior union leader and chief executive gives him first-hand insight into the workforce, financial security and retirement needs of health and community services employees, including those caring for Australia’s ageing population. This perspective informs his contribution to member-focused strategy, policy and governance.

He has a strong understanding of government decision-making and public policy, supported by established relationships with ministers, departmental leaders and senior officials.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
  
• Member, People, Remuneration & Governance Committee
• Member, Member Experience Committee

Other current roles

• Member, Victorian Portable Long Service Authority Governing Board
• Member, Commonwealth Government's National Aged Care Advisory Council
• Member, Aged Care Transition Taskforce

Qualifications

• Diploma of Superannuation, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST)
• RG146 for the Superannuation Industry, General Financial Advice, AIST
• Associate Diploma (Applied Science) Occupational Health and Safety, RMIT
• Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Lisa re-joined our board in 2025 after previously serving from 2013-2018. She was appointed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victoria branch).

Lisa brings over two decades of advocacy and governance experience to the role, including 24 years as Victorian Branch Secretary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF).

Her commitment to advocating for nursing and midwifery professions and the healthcare system has resulted in several achievements including the Victorian government becoming the second jurisdiction in the world to mandate care ratios with the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Act 2015.

Lisa was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2024 for “distinguished service to the nursing and midwifery professions through leadership and advocacy roles”.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
  
• Chair, Member Experience Committee
• Member, Risk, Compliance & Technology Committee

Other current roles

• Footscray Football Club Director
• Spiritwest Foundation Trading as Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Director

Qualifications

• Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Graduate
• Graduate Diploma Advanced Nursing
• Graduate Diploma Health Education
• Registered General Nurse Training

Sue Brake joined the board in January 2026 and was nominated by the Victorian Government. She has been a member of the Aware Super Investment Committee since March 2025.

Sue has more than 30 years of capital markets and investment leadership experience, including as Chief Investment Officer of the Future Fund. She brings a deep understanding of governance issues, serving as a Board member of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation and a Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Investment and Risk Advisory Panel. She also has experience in emerging technologies, including AI.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, Investment Committee
• Chair, Risk, Compliance & Technology Committee

Other current roles

• Board member, Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation
• Member, Monetary Authority of Singapore's Investment and Risk Advisory Panel
• Chair of Advisory Board, Dragonfly Thinking
   

Qualifications

• Master of Arts, Psychology (First Class Honours), Canterbury University
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science (Double Major), University of Auckland
• Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Psychology (Double Major), University of Auckland

Sally joined our board in April 2026 and was nominated by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).

Sally brings over 30 years of workplace and worker advocacy experience to the role.

Her background as a national leader in the union movement and public advocate provides valuable understanding and experience of the retirement needs of Aware Super’s heartland members in health, education and across the public and private sectors.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, Member Experience Committee
• Member, Risk, Compliance & Technology Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours First Class) Philosophy, Macquarie University

Steven joined our board in April 2026 and was nominated by Telstra Limited and is also a member of the Audit committee.

Steven brings over 25 years’ experience in both the financial services and telecommunication industry’s’ working for large and complex organisations. He is a highly qualified senior business executive who brings strong commercial and financial acumen and expertise in strategic planning to his role on the Aware Board.  Steven has held Chief Financial Officer, Commercial and Business advisory positions across these sectors and a range of geographies. He was also an Employer Representative Director of Telstra Super for 7 Years.

Aware Super roles and responsibilities

• Director
• Member, Audit & Finance Committee

Other current roles

• Chief Commercial Officer, Telstra

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business, Victoria University of Technology
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)