Former ASFA CEO joins Mercer Super board

Mercer has announced the appointment of Pauline Vamos as an independent director of the Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (MSAL) board, effective 1 July 2017.

Vamos has held a number of executive and board positions within the financial services industry. She was most recently the chief executive officer for the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), stepping down in June 2016 after eight and a half years in the role. Prior to this, she was a director of financial services regulation - licensing and business operations at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Commenting on her appointment to the MSAL board, chair, Jan Swinhoe, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Pauline to the Board. Her appointment delivers a strong message that we are committed to building our expertise in the superannuation space."

Managing director & CEO of Mercer Australia, Ben Walsh, added: "Pauline is a leading figure and influencer within the financial services industry and is known for driving policy, governance and regulation excellence - all attributes which mirror the Board's values and vision. Her appointment firmly establishes our determination in ensuring we have the right firepower behind us to achieve our growth objectives."

Commenting on her new role, Vamos said: "Mercer's acquisition of Pillar Administration and partnership with Virgin Money have created a real buzz in the superannuation industry. As a highly regarded provider of holistic services for the industry, Mercer is also uniquely positioned at a time when many funds are reviewing their merger and consolidation options in light of the changing regulatory and competitive environment. It's an exciting time to join the Board."