Name:

Michael Sykes

• Bachelor of Economics
• Master of Business
• CPA Australia
• CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst qualification)
• GAICD

Michael has held several senior executive roles, including Acting General Manager of Corporate Services at Animal Health Australia, CEO of AvSuper for over three years as well as Deputy CEO & Executive Manager of Finance at MTAA Super for more than 16 years.

Name:

Murray Rutherford

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Diploma of Financial Planning

Jan 2014 to Aug 2014: Senior Manager Risk & Compliance SFG Australia:- responsible for developing the policy and operational framework for a Responsible Superannuation Entity license application.
2008 to 2013: Various management roles in Risk & Compliance, Governance and Product Development for IDPS and Superannuation products within ANZ Wealth.
2006 to 2008: Senior Analyst- Supervision, with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)

Name:

Chris Matthews

• Diploma in Business Administration from Sydney University
• EMBA from AGSM.

Executive with over 30 years strategic operational expertise in the Superannuation industry. Chris’ experience includes General / Executive Manager within trustee offices, fund administration and industry representative organisations including Fund Secretary and Company Secretary for Government superannuation funds. He has also been a consultant to the superannuation industry, specialising in troubleshooting operational systems, compliance, risk management and data integrity issues.

Name:

Rebecca Fletcher

• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor Applied Science (Chemistry)
• Admitted as Solicitor of Qld in 2014

Over 11 years’ experience as a Regulatory & Compliance specialist within the superannuation industry.

Name:

Daniel Musson

• Masters of Organisational Leadership
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Senior Executives Program London Business School
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Daniel is an experienced COO/CEO/MD with broad experience across the financial industry including insurance, banking and superannuation.

Name:

Greg Camm

• Master of Business Administration
  University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting & Finance)
  Monash University

Eight years’ experience on various Boards including Bank Australia Ltd and the Australian Research Cancer Foundation.
Almost 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, including three successful CEO roles, in banking, wealth management/life insurance and superannuation.

Name:

Grant Courtney

Has worked and represented workers in the Australian meat industry for over 39 years in various roles including as:

• Executive Member Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union Federal Council (1997 – 2019)
• Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union Newcastle and Northern NSW Branch Secretary (2012 – 2019)
• Director Meat Industry Training (2008 – 2012)

Name:

Amanda Carter

• Charles Sturt University
  • Diploma of Education (Secondary)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)

Amanda Carter is an experienced industry leader with over 25 years in the Australian meat sector, bringing deep expertise in human resource management, organisational development, workplace health and safety, and governance. Throughout her career, Amanda has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing industry standards and fostering collaboration across peak bodies, member organisations, and allied industries.

As the current People and Culture Project Manager at the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), Amanda oversees strategic initiatives that drive industry-wide improvements in workforce development, governance, and operational excellence.

Name:

Russell Mason

• Macquarie University Sydney, NSW
• BA/LLB: Law
  • Completed College of Law
  • Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW

Affiliations:

• Life Member and former Director of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).
• Chair of the Editorial Committee of Superfunds, the industry publication of ASFA.

Russell is a highly respected leader in the superannuation and financial services sectors, bringing over 40 years of experience advising corporate and industry funds on governance, strategy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Russell has held senior executive roles at Deloitte and Mercer, where he was instrumental in building Australia’s leading superannuation advisory practices.

Name:

Grant Ryan

Grant Ryan is an accomplished executive with over 35 years of leadership and financial management experience across the agricultural, manufacturing, and professional services sectors. A Fellow of CPA Australia, Grant has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and corporate governance.

Name:

Grant Spencer

19 March 2025 to current

Grant Spencer is also the Chair of the Investment Committee for Australian Food Super Pty Ltd (October 2019 to current).

• London Business School, Senior Executive Program
• London School of Economics and Political Science, M.Sc (Distinction)
• Victoria University of Wellington, BA (Hons) (1st class) (Economics and Information Science)
• William Georgetti Scholarship (awarded in support of overseas study)

Grant Spencer is an experienced financial sector leader with over four decades of experience in central banking, financial regulation, and corporate strategy. He has held some of the most senior positions within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, including Acting Governor, Deputy Governor, and Head of Financial Stability, where he oversaw the Bank’s monetary policy, financial markets, and prudential regulation functions.

Name:

Tom Maguire

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Chair of Australian Meat Industry Council
• 30 years’ experience across the meat industry including HW Greenham and Sons, Teys Australia, AUS-MEAT and Australian Meat Processors Corporation

Name:

Noel Kelson

Certificate of Food Technology
Current Director of the Australian Meat Industry Council Board. Over 45 years of private and government strategic business experience including as an employee of the Australian Public Service, the Victorian Public Service and founding Group Manager, Quality Assurance for the Midfield Meat Group positioned at Warrnambool Victoria.

Appointed member of Ministerial Advisory Committees, Livestock identification and Livestock Compensation fund, Victoria.

Currently the State Chairperson of the Victorian branch of the Australian Meat Industry Council.

Name:

Kerry Johnson

• UTS Bachelor of Business – Major Human Resources
• Macquarie University Post Graduate Diploma Strategic Human Resources Development
• Australian Institute of Company Directors

Kerry has worked in the Human Resources industry for almost 20 years, most recently working with Teys Australia in a variety of roles since 2010. Her current title is Group Manager Employee Relations and Organisational Development.

Name:

Louise Burns

• Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Business

Louise is a Partner with EY’s Financial Services Assurance practice and has over 20 years’ experience working in Australia and Europe across life insurance, asset management and superannuation.