The award, in partnership with AMP Capital, recognises outstanding leadership, innovation and achievement by a fund executive within the Australian superannuation industry, AMP stated.
Ms Petrou was awarded for “demonstrating exceptional leadership through the launch and growth of Energy Super and spearheading an internal review of processes and systems to align the new fund with its members,” according to AMP.
AMP Capital’s head of institutional business John Meagher said Ms Petrou had shown considerable leadership and strategic vision to navigate the fund through a period of considerable change and challenges for the industry.
“Robyn has focused on the needs of its members and the opportunities for growth. She continues to provide certainty for Energy Super’s members through her clear and decisive leadership and dedicated member services,” Mr Meagher said.
Ms Petrou will receive a $20,000 education grant to study at an internationally recognised business school.
Ms Petrou said she was “deeply honoured to be recognised by my peers in the superannuation industry” and added it is “a tribute to the fantastic work of the Energy Super team.”
