Mercer pulls risk chief from UniSuper

Mercer has added Ruby Yadav to their executive team as chief risk officer for the Pacific region, replacing Michelle Mott who left the organisation in September.

Yadav comes from UniSuper where she was head of risk and chief risk officer. Before that, she worked in risk and assurance at ANZ.

Mercer Pacific CEO Ben Walsh says Yadav's appointment will strengthen the organisation's commitment to best-practice risk and compliance management. "Risk and Compliance are critical business functions that we've invested in heavily over the years, and while it has always been a top priority, with the changing regulatory environment particularly for superannuation funds, it is more important than ever. Sound governance, a proactive approach to risk management and strong relationships with our regulators are among our bedrocks at Mercer."

In a statement to Industry Moves, UniSuper is excited for Ruby's move. "This is an outstanding opportunity for Ruby to expand her already solid experience within risk, governance and compliance at a global organisation."

CEO Kevin O'Sullivan is working on the interim plan for the CRO role and will ensure the Risk and Assurance team is well supported.