Industry fund adds to executive team

Brent Retallick
BRENT RETALLICK
Equipsuper - Head of Transformation & technology
APPOINTMENT
Equipsuper
EQUIPSUPER
Date: 18 May 2022
Position: Head of Transformation & technology
By Elizabeth Fry

Equip has appointed Brent Retallick as head of transformation and technology and replaced its chief member officer.

Retallick, who will join the fund's executive team, has extensive experience in leading customer and operations transformations in the financial services, energy, and resources industries.

He has worked at the $32 billion super fund for almost two years as transformation director and head of enterprise strategy and delivery.

Previously, he served as head of innovation at Spotless Group, executive general manager, insurance and retirement services at Superpartners, and program director - decision automation at resources giant, BHP.

Commenting on the appointment, Equip chief executive Scott Cameron, said the role is pivotal in the development of the fund, and Retallick brought a wealth of experience that will help drive the transformation agenda over the coming years.

"He brings a strong background of delivering exceptional customer experiences and the ability to drive positive outcomes for organisations," he said.

"I'm excited to join the executive to help deliver on the fund's ambition to be a digital-first organisation with increased self-serve capabilities which equips members today for a better retirement," Retallick added.

In other movements at Equip, Alexis Harrison has stepped into the role of acting chief member officer due to the departure of Tania Cumming from the fund after four years in the role.

Cumming joined the ASX-listed SmartGroup Corporation as the chief customer officer.

Previously, Harrison was Equip's head of experience.

She held similar leadership roles at VicSuper, Bell Potter Securities, and Orchard Funds Management.

"We wish Tania all the best in her new role and thank Alexis for taking on the acting role while we go through the process of appointing a new CMO," Cameron said