Meet our Board of Directors

Michael Cameron

FCA, FCPA, FAICD

Chair of the Board / Independent Director

Michael was appointed as Chair of the Equip Super Trustee Board in November 2023. He is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Board Chair, currently chairing Resolution Capital Limited and Heritage and People’s Choice Limited. 

Michael has strong expertise and knowledge in investments, finance, strategy and people leadership. His has led major cultural and organisational transformations, delivered value creating growth initiatives, and implemented industry leading technology change programs. He has also gained experience from involvement in regulatory governance reviews of the financial services industry.

He was previously the Group CEO of Suncorp, and The GPT Group, as well as the Group CFO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. He held senior executive roles in a diverse range of property and financial services groups in private and public sector organisations, as well as not-for-profits.

Michael is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a fellow of the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

• Appointed: 1 November 2023
  

Justine Hickey

BCom, F FIN, GAICD

Deputy Chair of the Board / Independent Director

Justine is a professional non-executive director with over 30 years' experience in investments, superannuation and corporate governance.  She chairs the board of fund manager, DNR Capital Pty Ltd and is a non-executive director of QIC Ltd. Previously, she was Chair of RSPCA QLD, and a director of the GPT Metro Office Fund, Australian Ethical Investment Ltd, Flagship Investments Ltd and an expert member of Sunsuper’s Investment Committee. Justine has a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) and an Associate of the CFA Institute. 

• Appointed: July 2017

Penny Davy-Whyte

BA (Mktg & Comm), GAIST

Independent Director

Penny brings a focus on digital marketing strategy to the board. She has previously held a number of senior management positions, including her most recent role leading the Australian Federal Government’s media communications agency. Penny brings a breadth of expertise across traditional and digital communication and a thorough understanding of evolving technologies to the Fund.

• Appointed: July 2018

Simone Thompson

BA/LLB, FASFA, FGIA

Member Director

Simone brings to the Trustee Board extensive experience in governance, compliance and risk management in financial services. She is Managing Director of ST Consult, a compliance consultancy servicing APRA and ASIC regulated entities. Simone is also an Executive Director of True Oak Investments, an AFS Licensee for Hire focussed on partnering with Australian companies transitioning capital towards investments that blend financial returns with authentic social and environmental impact.

• Appointed: October 2024
• Membership : Equipsuper Superannuation Fund

Matthew Cassin

MBA, BCom

Member Director

Matthew has 25 years’ experience within the banking and finance industry, including executive level roles at the Catholic Development Fund and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Throughout his professional career, Matthew has developed strong expertise in fund administration, investment management, strategic development, and risk management.

He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Commerce and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership and Culture, at the Australian Catholic University.

• Appointed: August 2021
• Membership: Equipsuper Superannuation Fund, having been a member of the Catholic Super Fund prior to 1 July 2021.

Julian Widdup

BEc, MBA, FAICD, FIA, FIAA

Member Director

Julian has over 15 years’ experience working in the superannuation industry, with significant board experience and expertise in investment governance, business, finance, risk management. As a qualified actuary and an economist Julian has advised major superannuation funds and served as a director for many Australian and international companies, including Australian Catholic Superannuation Retirement Fund, and Darwin International Airport.

In addition to his position with Equip Super, he currently sits on the boards of an ASX listed company, Australian Catholic University, Catholic Schools NSW, and Screen Canberra. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Leadership for Senior Executives course.

• Appointed: July 2023
• Membership: Equipsuper Superannuation Fund, having been a member of the Catholic Super Fund prior to 1 July 2021

David Doolan

BBus (Acc), MAICD, TFASFA

Employer Director

David holds more than 25 years’ experience in corporate treasury and finance, including extensive financial markets experience. He has worked for a number of global corporations across a diverse range of industries, including mining, automotive, financial services and manufacturing. David brings a wealth of knowledge to his role having previously been a Member Director of Rio Tinto’s former Superannuation fund. David has a Bachelor of Business in Accounting, is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD) and an Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia accredited Trustee Fellow (TFASFA), for his former role with Rio Tinto’s Superannuation fund.

• Appointed: October 2024
• Nominating Source: Rio Tinto

Mark Cerche

B. Juris LLB (Hons)

Employer Director

Mark has more than 35 years’ experience in superannuation, estate planning and administration, elder law, funds management, corporate and securities law. He retired as a partner of Allens after 36 years and continues in practice as a sole practitioner. Mark is a Member of the Law Council of Australia's Superannuation Committee. He holds a B. Juris LLB (Hons) from Monash University, a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours.

• Appointed: July 2017
• Nominating Source: Rio Tinto

Sharife Rahmani

BCom, BEcon, GCertPA, GAICD

Employer Director

Sharife brings over 15 years’ experience in the banking and finance industries, with a large focus on life insurance and superannuation. In a range of senior Executive roles at Energy Safe Victoria, Sharife has delivered governance, stakeholder engagement and regulatory effectiveness and he has a strong interest in the optimisation of organisational culture. Sharife holds a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Statistics), Bachelor of Economics, a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and has undertaken a Senior Executive Integrity and Ethical Leadership Program with the Institute of Public Administration Australia.

• Appointed: June 2021
• Nominating Source: Energy Safe Victoria