The important award recognises one fund executive who has made an outstanding contribution to their fund and the superannuation industry. Judging is based on strict criteria including innovation, leadership, exceeding expectations, demonstrated strategic planning and contribution to the market place.
John Meagher, Head of Institutional Business at AMP Capital who presented the award, commented that it was Mr Hill’s contribution to the wider industry which distinguished him from other candidates: “The FEAL Fund Executive of the Year award recognises the work of outstanding leaders in the Australian superannuation industry and Damian epitomises what it means to be a true leader.
“He has taken Rest from strength to strength and also contributed to the industry’s development through his participation in many working groups and consultation committees, with a particular focus on legislative changes to superannuation and disclosure to superannuation members.”
FEAL Chief Executive Officer Joanna Davison added: “I’m delighted to recognise Damian’s extensive
contribution to the industry. He works tirelessly for Rest’s members and the superannuation sector more broadly, and his passion for improving member mental health and wellbeing as Chairman of mental health foundation SuperFriend is another sign of his commitment and dedication.”
In his acceptance speech, Mr Hill paid tribute to his board and the employees at Rest: “I am honoured to have been recognised by FEAL and would like to thank AMP Capital for their generous support of the award.”
“However, what this award really reflects is the dedication displayed on a daily basis by all of Rest’s employees and our service providers as well as their unrelenting focus on delivering value to our two million members,” he said.
Mr Hill was chosen for the award by a judging panel consisting of Neil Cochrane, chair of First State Super, Debbie Blakey, chief executive of HESTA, Leeanne Turner, chief executive of MTAA Super, David Elia, chief executive of HOSTPLUS and Dr Sam Wiley, principal of Melbourne Business School.
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About Rest Industry Super
Rest is one of Australia’s largest super funds by membership with over $37 billion in funds under management as at 30 June 2015 and around two million members. SuperRatings awarded Rest Pension of the Year 2015, the second year in a row Rest has won this award. Rest also received Money magazine’s 2015 and 2014 Best of the Best award for Best Super Fund Manager and Best Pension Fund Manager as well as receiving Super Fund of the Year for 2014 at the Chant West/Conexus Financial Super Funds Awards.**Ratings or awards are only one factor that you should consider when deciding how to invest your super. Further information regarding these awards can be found at rest.com.au SuperRatings Pty Limited does not issue, sell, guarantee or underwrite this product. Go to www.superratings.com.au for details of its ratings criteria. For further information about the methodology used by Chant West, see www.chantwest.com.au.
This material doesn’t take into account your circumstances. So, before acting on it, you should consider whether it is appropriate for you. Before making a decision about your super, please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement available at www.rest.com.au. This information is provided by the issuer, Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited, ABN 39 001 987 739 as trustee of Rest (Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394).