Elizabeth Bryan has announced she will step down from the position of chairman of UniSuper at the end of June, with current director and former Colonial First State chief executive Chris Cuffe set to take on the role.
Bryan joined UniSuper as a director in 2002, and was chair of the investment committee until her appointment to chairman in January 2007.
Chief executive Terry McCredden said Bryan had greatly assisted in steering the board and management of UniSuper through a variety of changes in both the superannuation industry and the fund itself.
Cuffe was also formerly chief executive of Challenger Financial Services Group, and is currently a director of a number of other organisations, including Centric Wealth, Third Link Investment Managers and Arkx Investment Management.
“Elizabeth’s contribution to UniSuper was immense and the Board wish her every success for the future. I am extremely honoured to be leading the Board of UniSuper,” said Cuffe.
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