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.
Leeanne Turner
Appointed CEO November 2011
About Leeanne
Leeanne has over 35 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
In addition to being Deputy CEO, Michael is the executive responsible for Strategy and Risk Management of the Fund. Over the last financial year he has also acted as MTAA Super’s Project Director on the merger with Tasplan. Prior to that Michael was Executive Manager, Finance and Accounting at
MTAA Super. He has over 25 years’ experience in financial services, across banking, insurance, and superannuation.
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 20 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 30 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
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 35 years’ experience in the superannuation industry and has held senior managerial positions in a range of organisations across both retail and not-for-profit funds.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Superannuation Management
- Diploma in Life Insurance
Grace Angeles
Acting Executive Manager, Finance
Appointed 2 December 2019
About Grace
Grace has over 13 years’ experience in financial services, property, and technology in both listed and not-for-profit organisations.
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant of Australia
- Masters of Business Administration (Executive)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
Current remuneration information for our Directors and Executive officers: MTAA Super Remuneration