GLOBAL INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

“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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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Briar Dowsett on her appointment to the General Manager, Property role at HESTA.

HESTA is an Australian industry superannuation fund with ~A$107 billion in assets under management and over ~1.1 million members.

Briar will commence in her new role in November 2026, where she will report to Jeff Brunton, Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Portfolio Management.

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

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Camilla Brown on her appointment to the Portfolio Manager, Property role at Aware Super.

Aware Super is an Australian superannuation fund with ~A$240 billion in assets under management and ~1.3 million members.

Most recently, Camilla served as Fund Manager, Separately Managed Accounts – Infrastructure at Dexus, having joined the organisation in 2019.

We wish Camilla all the best in her new role and continued success to the team at Aware Super.

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Jasmine Head on her promotion to the Associate Director, Private Equity role at Cbus.

Cbus is a superannuation fund with ~A$115 billion in assets under management and over 935,000 members. 

Most recently, Jasmine served as Associate, Private Equity at Cbus having joined the fund in 2024.

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

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October 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Chen Zhipeng on his promotion to the Associate Portfolio Manager 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, Zhipeng served as Senior Portfolio Analyst at ART having joined the fund in 2021.

We wish Zhipeng 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 Bryce Lord on his promotion to the Associate Director, Asset Allocation role at AustralianSuper.

AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest superannuation fund with ~A$430 billion in assets under management and over 3.6 million members.

Most recently, Bryce served as Senior Investment Analyst, Asset Allocation at AustralianSuper, having joined the fund in 2018.

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

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“As private markets continue to evolve, we believe long-term success will come from combining patience, strong partnerships and the flexibility to adapt as opportunities change.”

- Sian is a Director in the Private Equity & Alternatives team at the Guardians of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super Fund or the Fund), where she plays a leading role in shaping and implementing the Fund's global private equity programme.

The Fund invests government contributions and manages a global portfolio of investments with the objective of partially offsetting the cost of universal superannuation payments into the future. The Fund currently has around NZ$96 billion (~A$78 billion) in assets under management.

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

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September 2026

Global Investment Institute congratulates Jack Anderson on his promotion to the Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Equity role at Aware Super.

Aware Super is an Australian superannuation fund with ~A$240 billion in assets under management and ~1.3 million members.

Most recently, Jack served as Senior Investment Analyst, Private Equity at Aware Super, having joined the fund in 2024.

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

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