Mine Wealth + Wellbeing appoints Interim CEO

Nicole Killen, chief governance and risk officer for industry super fund Mine Wealth + Wellbeing, has been appointed as interim chief executive officer of the $9.5 billion fund. She replaces outgoing chief executive officer Bruce Watson who will leave the fund on 12 February 2016, after 23 years of service.

Commenting on Killen's appointment, board chair Grahame Kelly said: "Nicole has already worked tirelessly for the Fund for over 8 years, overseeing the development and implementation of a world class governance and risk structure. Nicole brings a wealth of experience to the role, including her experience as former General Manager of Accountants Super."

He added: 'We know that the Fund will continue along the path of achieving our strategic objectives under Nicole's stewardship. We are confident in Nicole and our Executive team's ability such that we are able to take our time to ensure we find the right CEO. The Board and I believe the appointment of a 'best fit' CEO who is aligned to the Fund's culture, has a commitment to building ongoing member benefits and can assist in positioning the Fund to achieve its strategic objectives is the most important thing we can do right now. The Board is continuing its comprehensive search for a replacement CEO, including consideration of internal candidates."