GLOBAL INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

November 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Andrew Dale on his appointment to the role of Portfolio Manager in the Public Investments Team at Australian Retirement Trust (ART).

ART is one of Australia’s largest super funds, with more than ~A$375 billion in assets under management and over 2.4 million members.

Most recently, Andrew served as Partner at ECP Asset Management, having joined the organisation in 2014.

We wish Andrew all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at ART.

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates David Kandziora on his appointment to the role of Portfolio Manager, Alternatives at NZ Super Fund.

The NZ Super Fund invests Government capital contributions, and the returns, to contribute to the cost of paying superannuation into the future. The Fund has ~NZ$96 billion (~A$78 billion) in assets under management.

Most recently, David served as Portfolio Manager at Helm Wealth.

We wish David all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at NZ Super.

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October 2026

Evidentia Group has announced a new organisational structure with a streamlined Executive Leadership Team, comprising:

- Louise Watson, Chief Executive Officer

- Darren Beesley, Chief Investment Officer 

- Alex Kroujkov, Chief Financial Officer 

- Jo Cornwell, Chief Commercial & Operating Officer

- Brendan Johnson, Chief Client Officer

Evidentia Group is Australia’s leading Managed Account provider with ~A$42 billion in funds under management (as at 30 September 2026), formed through the merger of Evidentia, Lonsec Investment Solutions, and Implemented Portfolios.

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“We want to understand where value is accruing as economies and industries evolve, and then find the best way to access it. The answer might be private equity, infrastructure, property or alternatives. That means starting with the investment thesis rather than the asset class, and being open-minded about where the most compelling opportunity sits.”

- Marina is the General Manager of Private Markets at Rest, where she is responsible for the strategy, construction and management of the Fund's private markets portfolio. Rest is one of Australia's largest profit-to-member superannuation funds with ~A$105 billion in assets under management and more than 2 million members.

Read our exclusive interview with Marina in which she shares her unique insights with Global Investment Institute. 

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Moana Weir on her promotion to role of Chief Executive Officer at ESSSuper.

ESSSuper is an Australian superannuation fund with ~A$40 billion in assets under management and over 119,000 members.

Most recently, Moana served as Acting Chief Executive Officer at ESSSuper, having joined the fund in 2026.

We wish Moana all the best in her new role and continued success to the team at ESSSuper.

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“Our ambition is not simply to invest with the best managers. It is to build partnerships that produce better access, better decisions and better outcomes for members.”

- Mark Lee is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Real Estate at Australian Retirement Trust (ART). ART is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, with more than ~A$375 billion in assets under management on behalf of over 2.4 million members.

Read our exclusive interview with Mark in which he shares his unique insights with Global Investment Institute. 

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Emllyn Green on his promotion to role of Investment Manager at REI Super.

REI Super is an Australian industry superannuation fund with ~A$2.7 billion in assets under management and over 25,000 members.

Most recently, Emllyn served as Investment and Performance Analyst at REI Super, having joined the fund in 2023.

We wish Emllyn all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at REI Super.

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Craig Dandurand on his appointment to role of Chief Investment Officer at Spotlight Group Holdings.

Spotlight Group comprises Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), Spotlight Property Group (SPG) and Alara Investments. SRG's retail brands include Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe.   

Prior to his appointment, Craig served as the inaugural Chief Investment Officer for the Tuckwell Family Office from 2023, and spent more than twenty years investing on behalf of two of the world’s most prominent asset owners: the Future Fund, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public pension fund in the United States.

We wish Craig all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at Spotlight Group Holdings.

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“A five year view on how to best service different clients will be essential for survival in a rapidly changing investment environment caused by AI. Some challenges will be overcome but others are long term structural in nature.”

- John Coombe is an Executive Director at JANA Investment Advisers with more than three decades of experience in investment consulting. He joined JANA in 1988 and has played a significant role in the company’s development during his time there. His expertise spans investment strategy, asset allocation and investment manager selection.

Read our exclusive interview with John in which he shares his unique insights with Global Investment Institute. 

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Shanjee Rathinam on his promotion to the Head of Portfolio Management & Execution, Syd role at QBE Insurance.

QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney with a local presence in 26 countries and more than ~$US35 billion assets under management. QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions.

Most recently, Shanjee served as Senior Portfolio Manager, Traded Markets at QBE Insurance, having joined the organisation in 2015.

We wish Shanjee all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at QBE Insurance.

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates David Wang on his promotion to the Portfolio Manager, Private Equity role at Australian Retirement Trust (ART).

ART is one of Australia’s largest super funds, with more than ~A$370 billion in assets under management and over 2.4 million members.

Most recently, David served as Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Equity at ART, having joined the fund in 2023.

We wish David all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at ART.

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