Nominating Organisation: Australian Retailers Association (ARA)
Joanne Lester was appointed as an alternate director on 28 July 2016, and has been a Director on the Rest Board since 6 April 2022.
Jo has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate superannuation within ASX listed environments, predominately with Wesfarmers Limited. This has included supporting superannuation structural changes following corporate acquisitions and divestments. Having operated within broader Human Resource environments in a range of remuneration capacities, Jo appreciates how superannuation relates to broader HR and remuneration strategies.
Jo also has a keen interest in supporting families impacted by Type 1 diabetes and sits as a Consumer Representative on The Kids Research Institute DiabHQ Steering Committee.