Cbus Super has appointed Antony Thow as group executive brand, growth and product.
This role would oversee brand, growth, marketing and communications, as well as public affairs, industry partnerships, product development and advocacy.
Thow would join the fund in July from LUCRF Super where he was deputy chief executive and chief operating officer.
He had also held board and member council roles on the Australian Council of Super Investors since 2013.
Cbus chief executive, Justin Arter, said: “Antony will continue to strengthen and grow the strong Cbus brand, whilst aligning with our growth strategy, and focus on innovative products and the retirement phase for our members.
“The importance of growth to Cbus is reflected in Antony’s title and will be a key focus for him. Cbus has positioned ourselves strongly for the next phase of growth with our strategy to grow to $150 billion. Having the right team in place is essential for the journey of the fund and to maximise opportunities to deliver for our members.”
Thow said: “Cbus is one of the most successful industry funds, and I will continue to build its trusted, strong brand at a time that the Fund is enacting its growth strategy. I’m looking forward to continuing the delivery of scale benefits to members, to enacting the retirement income strategy and continuing innovation of product offerings”.
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