Meet our Executive Team
Our executive team manages the day-to-day operations of MTAA Super. The team makes sure the Board's decisions are implemented effectively, the Fund runs smoothly and that we're looking after our members.
The Board has three member representative directors (two member nominated directors and one union nominee director), three employer representative directors and three independent directors. All decisions require at least a two-thirds majority.
Leeanne Turner
Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary
Appointed CEO November 2011
About Leeanne
Leeanne has over 30 years’ experience in superannuation. She was Deputy CEO at MTAA Super before being promoted to CEO. Prior to MTAA Super, Leeanne was CEO of AvSuper.
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation)
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Graduate, Interpersonal Dynamics for High Performance Executive Program, Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education
Michael Sykes
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Appointed Deputy CEO September 2013
About Michael
Michael was Executive Manager, Finance and Accounting at MTAA Super before being promoted to Deputy CEO. In addition to being Deputy CEO, Michael is responsible for all financial processes including the Audit, Tax and Custody relationships of the Fund.
Qualifications:
- Certified Practising Accountant
- Certified Investment Management Analyst
- Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Economics (Hons)
Philip Brown
Executive Manager, Investments
Appointed July 2007
About Philip
Philip has more than 18 years’ experience in the financial services industry across a range of roles primarily involving managing institutional investment portfolios for not-for-profit institutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Economics
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Michael Irving
Executive Manager, Marketing, Communications, Education and Advice
Appointed April 2012
About Michael
Michael has over 25 years’ experience within the superannuation industry in both retail and not-for-profit funds. Michael has broad management experience across a range of roles including operations, marketing, strategy and project management.
Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Management
Tom Jarosz
Executive Manager, Governance
Appointed April 2012
About Tom
Tom has over 25 years’ experience in compliance, regulation, law, risk, enforcement and governance, primarily in management roles. His current role is responsible for governance, risk, compliance and policy. Immediately prior to joining the Fund, Tom was a Manager with the industry regulator, APRA.
Qualifications:
- Master of Laws
- Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Graduate Diploma in International Trade
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance
- Diploma of Superannuation
- Legal Practitioner (ACT)/Barrister & Solicitor (Vic)
- Fellow, Governance Institute of Australia
Chris Porter
Executive Manager Operations
Appointed Executive Manager, Operations May 2012
About Chris
Chris was Manager Administration and Operations at MTAA Super before being promoted to Executive Manager. He has over 32 years’ experience in the superannuation industry and has held senior managerial positions in a range of organisations.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Superannuation Management
Current remuneration information for our Directors and Executive officers: MTAA Super Remuneration.