management

REI Super is run by the trustee company REI Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd ABN 68 056 044 770 AFSL Number 240569 RSE Licence Number L0000314

There are nine Directors in the Trustee company. Eight are appointed by the Members of the Fund in accordance with the rules for Member representative Directors elections, and one is an Independent Director.  The Trustee also has a non voting Independent Chairperson.

 

Bill Woolcock
Independent Chairperson (non voting)

 

 Directors of the Trustee at 1 October 2011 are:

Beth
Stratfold

Helen
Cunningham

John
Greig

Michael
Kumm

Ian
Armstrong

 

Jonathan
Blocksidge

Ken
Searson
(Independent)

John
Bailey

 

Neville
Pozzi

The Fund has a specific set of rules applying to the appointment and removal of Member representatives and the filling of casual vacancies. For a copy of these rules, please call 1300 13 44 33.

board committees

The Board operates a number of committees as sub groups of Directors to focus on particular issues of importance to the Fund.

administration committee

The Administration Committee monitors the performance of service providers and recommends their appointment, monitors Member feedback and responds to any administration complaints.

Committee Members at 1 October 2011 are: M Kumm,
N Pozzi (Ch), H Cunningham, J Bailey, J Blocksidge

death and disablement claims committee

The Death and Disablement Claims Committee assists the Board by handling death and total and permanent disablement claims between meetings.

Committee members at 1 October 2011 are: J Bailey, M Kumm (Ch), H Cunningham, J Blocksidge

compliance and audit committee

The objectives of the Committee are to ensure the internal control framework of the Fund meets the needs of REI Super through oversight of the compliance and audit functions, to assure the objectivity and reliability of financial reports, and to assist the Board in understanding its obligations and ensuring that REI Super is compliant with all legislative and other government obligations.

In particular the Committee’s objectives include a focus on assessing compliance with the conditions of the Fund’s RSE and AFSL Licenses.

Committee Members at 1 October 2011 are: I Armstrong (Ch),
J Bailey, J Greig, B Stratfold, J Blocksidge

marketing committee

The Marketing Committee assists the Board of REI Super in promoting the benefits of the Fund to Members and potential members.

Committee Members at 1 October 2011 are: B Stratfold (Ch),
H Cunningham, D Cameron, N Pozzi, J Greig

investment review committee

The Investment Review Committee oversees the operation of the Fund's investment operations.

Committee Members at 1 October 2011 are: K Searson (Ch), I Armstrong, B Woolcock, M Kumm, J Greig, M Smith

governance committee

Committee Members at 1 October 2011 are: I Armstrong (Ch), N Pozzi, K Armstrong, M Smith

fund secretariat

The Fund Secretariat has a team of superannuation and finance professionals who run the Fund and assist our Members. They are:

Mal Smith     CEO
Kim Allen Claims Manager
Julie Ingham     Member Services Manager
Megan Jephcott Executive Assistant
Lisa Saunders Compliance Manager
Rebekah Wilson Marketing Manager
Lydia Cox Project Coordinator