State Super (SAS Trustee Corporation) has appointed Mark O'Brien as general manager of investments.
O'Brien was previously with AMP Capital Investors as its chief financial officer overseeing $110 billion in funds under management.
His role included coverage of diversified funds, Australian and New Zealand equities, fixed interest, investment strategy and economics and private equity.
"Mark joins us to lead State Super's investment team that manages over $35.8 billion of assets on behalf of members and the NSW Government," said State Super chief executive John Livanas.
"Mark has more than 30 years of investment and superannuation experience and we are delighted to have attracted such a high quality executive."
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