Meet the team

Our CEO and Executive team are dedicated to helping members achieve their best retirement outcomes. Our executives report to a Board of Trustees. Vision Super’s board is responsible for setting the fund’s strategic direction and oversees governance.

Trustee Directors

Trustee Directors are responsible for ensuring Vision Super is managed properly in the best financial interests of all members.

There are ten directors – four appointed on the nomination of the member associations, the ASU and USU, four appointed on the nomination of the employer associations MAV, LGNSW, VWIA and VICCI (jointly), and two independent directors who are appointed on the nomination of the Board.

Director appointment rules
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Kyle Loades
MBA, FAICD
Chair
Kyle was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2025 as an independent director and became Chair on 19 March 2025. Kyle was previously an independent director of LGSS Pty Ltd (the former trustee of Active Super) and was appointed to LGSS Pty Ltd in 2019. His service on the LGSS Pty Ltd board will be recognised as part of his service to Vision Super.
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Craig Peate
GAICD, GAIST (Adv.)
Director
Craig was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2025 as a member representative. Craig was nominated by the United Services Union (USU). Craig was previously a member representative of LGSS Pty Ltd (the former trustee of Active Super) and was appointed to LGSS Pty Ltd in 2012. His service on the LGSS Pty Ltd board will be recognised as part of his service to Vision Super.
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Graham Sherry
LL B (Hons), BComm Melbourne, OAM for service to the country through employer organisations and the AFL
Deputy Chair
Graham was appointed to the Board on 28 September 2012, on the nomination of VCCI. He became Deputy Chair in 2021, and was appointed Chair on 10 May 2024. Following the merger with Active Super, he was appointed Deputy Chair on 19 March 2025. He has been President of VCCI and has continued involvement with employer organisations including the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Australian Thai Business Council.
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Natasha (Tash) Wark
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work
Director
Natasha (Tash) was appointed to the Board in August 2024 as a member representative nominated by the Australian Services Union - Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch (the ASU). After 10 years as a social worker, Tash joined the ASU branch in 2006 starting in the Member Contact Centre as an organiser working on the Equal Pay campaign and education project roles and an industrial organiser in the social and community services (SACS) sector and infrastructure.
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Kerry Thompson
Bachelor of Business (RMIT), Graduate Diploma in Management (RMIT), Diploma – AICD
Director
Kerry was appointed to the Vision Super Board on 1 January 2020 as an employer representative. Kerry was nominated by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and has more than 20 years in executive leadership roles in the local and state government sectors. Prior to joining MAV, Kerry was acting Chief Executive of VicRoads and has previously been the CEO at Wyndham City Council and Maribyrnong City Council.
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Declan Clausen
MSc (Oxon), BE (Hons 1), GCertProfAccy, JP, GAICD, GAIST
Director
Declan was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2025 as an employer representative. He was nominated by the LGNSW. Declan was previously an employer representative of LGSS Pty Ltd (the former trustee of Active Super) and was appointed to LGSS Pty Ltd in 2021. His service on the LGSS Pty Ltd board will be recognised as part of his service to Vision Super.
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Casey Nunn
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Health Science
Director
Casey Nunn was appointed as a Director of Vision Super in July 2017 on the nomination of the ASU. Casey was Deputy Chair from on 10 May 2024 to 18 March 2025. Casey has been a Councillor with the Hume City Council and was Mayor from 2013 to 2014. Casey is heavily involved with her local community and is a member of the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Ambulance Victoria and the Salvation Army Advisory Board (Northern Region).
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Joanne Dawson
BComm, MBA, Diploma of Financial Planning, CA
Director
Joanne Dawson was appointed as an Independent Director of the Vision Super Board in August 2014. She is an experienced financial adviser and Director.
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Darriea Turley (AM)
GAICD, Grad Cert Health Care Redesign, B.Soc.Sc., Dip Mgt, Dip SHC
Director
Darriea was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2025 as an employer representative. Darriea was nominated by the Local Government NSW (LGNSW). Darriea was previously an employer representative of LGSS Pty Ltd (the former trustee of Active Super) and was appointed to LGSS Pty Ltd in 2024. Her service on the LGSS Pty Ltd board will be recognised as part of her service to Vision Super.
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Gordon Brock
BEcon, MLL, GAICD, GAIST (Adv.)
Director
Gordon was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2025 as a member representative. Gordon was nominated by the USU. Gordon was previously a member representative of LGSS Pty Ltd (the former trustee of Active Super) and was appointed to LGSS Pty Ltd in 2016 following his nomination by Local Government Engineers Association (LGEA) . His service on the LGSS Pty Ltd board will be recognised as part of his service to Vision Super.

Executives

The day-to-day management of Vision Super is the responsibility of our skilled and
experienced people

Stephen Rowe, CEO
Stephen Rowe *
Chief Executive Officer

B.A (Hons) (Public Administration), MA Industrial Relations, Grad. Dip. Applied Finance and Investment, Grad. Cert. Financial Planning & Graduate AICD
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen manages the entire Vision Super team. Stephen’s financial services experience in senior management positions has included seven years as CEO of a medium sized industry super fund, and four years as the General Manager of a large South Australian-based government superannuation scheme.
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Michael Wyrsch *
Chief Investment Officer
and Deputy CEO

BSc(Hons) (Mathematics)
Chief Investment Officer and Deputy CEO
Michael is responsible for providing strategic investment advice to the Trustees, as well as being responsible for operational investment matters, providing investment advice and assistance to the CEO and Trustees. Michael has over 20 years’ experience in financial services, having worked in analytical and advisory roles.
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Noelle Kelleher *
Chief Financial Officer

B.Com, CA, CPA, FASFA
Chief Financial Officer
Noelle is responsible for financial matters of the Vision Super group. Noelle has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry, with a particular focus on superannuation. Prior to joining Vision Super, Noelle was a partner at two of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms.
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Nikki Schimmel *
Chief Risk Officer

Masters of Tax Bachelor of Law (Honours) Bachelor of Science Advanced Certificate in Public Administration (Taxation)
Chief Risk Officer
Nikki leads Vision Super’s Quality and Risk team. She manages the risk and compliance functions of the fund, ensuring Vision Super complies with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, maintaining strong corporate governance.
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Sean Ellis *
General Manager Strategy
and Growth

MBA, RG 146
General Manager Strategy and Growth
Sean is responsible for fund growth, and leads the teams that provide service to our members and employers. He has substantial management experience at large industry funds and one of the industry’s leading administrators.
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Steven Leach *
General Manager Operations
and Transitions

ASFA 100, PS 146
General Manager Operations and Transitions
Steve Leach has overall responsibility for fund administration, technology and the project management office. Steve has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry and has spent the last 20 years in the profit-to-members superannuation sector. Steve possesses a strong track record of successfully delivering stepped and sustainable improvements in business and customer outcomes.
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Emma Robertson
General Manager, Data
and Analytics
BSc (Mathematical Statistics and Applied Mathematics) Graduate Diploma, Information Technology (Internet Software development) Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of Aus
Head of Human Resources
Emma has more than 25 years’ experience in superannuation, having worked in senior analytical and consulting roles with Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Mercer and Towers Perrin. She also worked for a software development company for five years.
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Bart Kula
General Manager – Governance

Master, Law and Commerce LL.B (Hons) Diploma in Superannuation (ASFA) Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Certified Enterprise Risk Management
General Manager – Governance
Bart Kula leads Vision Super’s Governance and Legal Team, ensuring robust oversight of corporate governance and legal functions. Bart is responsible for aligning legal frameworks and governance policies with the organisation’s objectives. His leadership underpins Vision Super’s commitment to operational excellence and safeguarding of members’ interests.
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Nick Pratley
Head of Human Resources.

Bachelor of Arts Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM)
Head of Human Resources
Nick is responsible for the management of HR and providing strategic advice to the CEO and managers on human resources matters. He has over 20 years experience  as a HR professional, spanning the financial services, professional services and technology sectors in Australia and the UK.
* These are our key management personnel.

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