CEO of First State Super, Michael Dwyer, has announced the appointment of Guy McAliece to the role of chief operating officer of the $53b not for profit super fund. McAliece previously held the position of lead partner, superannuation advisory services at KMPG. McAliece will have responsibility for marketing, insurance, business development, and the fund's member administration and service centre. He takes over the COO role from Graeme Arnott who has held the dual role of COO and deputy CEO since January 2013.