Empson joins Rest in new role

Jessica Empson has joined Rest in the newly created role of national manager, business solutions. She joins Rest from Australian Super where she was the business solutions manager.

She has previously held senior roles with BT, Perpetual and Zurich Financial Services. In her new role at Rest she will lead long-term new business growth aspirations for the fund and will report to Richard Millington, general manager, workplace superannuation.

"There is strong competition among super funds to grow their employer and member bases, particularly in the corporate sector," Rest's group executive, employer and industry engagement, Deb Potts, said.

"These leaders have the experience and expertise to drive this growth, as well as deepening the relationships we have within our employer base," she added, commenting on the appointment of Empson and Bart Healy and Jane Sheridan to the workplace superannuation team.