After a lengthy search, The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has appointed Melinda Howes as director of policy and industry practice.
Howes brings a wealth of superannuation experience, having spent 11 years at BT Financial Group where she was director of superannuation and retirement products until 2005.
For the past three years, Howes has worked for superannuation consulting firm Alea Actuarial Consulting.
Howes' strong technical and actuarial background will prove to be of immense value to ASFA members, ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos said.
"Melinda was chosen because of her strategic skills, her deep understanding of superannuation and her focus on disclosure, advice and the issue of engagement of fund members," Vamos told InvestorDaily.
"With her actuarial background, she will further develop ASFA's financial analysis skills, and she has been actively involved in developing technical tools used by the industry, particularly benefit projection calculators."
Howes will take up the role on September 8, 2008. Her appointment follows the departure of Brad Pragnell, who resigned from the position in April this year.
