The top job at the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has been filled with the appointment of Dr Martin Fahy as CEO starting in November.

Dr Fahy replaces long serving CEO Pauline Vamos who stepped down in July after nine years in the job. Jim Minto is acting as interim CEO and will remain  in the position till Mr Fahy takes over.

Dr Fahy will be charged with dealing with the final package of super reforms the Turnbull government is trying to implement at the moment.

Dr Fahy is currently a Partner in management consultancy at KPMG where he works with clients across the financial services and other sectors to drive transformational change.

His role at KPMG has seen him work with investment banks, wealth management organisations and superannuation funds, as well as service providers to the superannuation industry.

“Martin has a deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing the superannuation industry and will bring the considered, evidence based policy insights that can help shape the long term success of superannuation in Australia,” said ASFA Chair, Dr. Michael Easson.

“Martin will lead ASFA into its next period of growth, expanding its role in supporting robust policy debate, and raising capability across the sector,” said Dr. Easson.

“I’m energised and excited at the prospect of working with the board and staff of ASFA to deliver better outcomes for superannuation members and helping to inform and shape the super landscape as we enter a new policy era,” said Dr. Fahy.

From 2007 to 2011, Dr. Fahy was CEO at FINSIA where he led the organisation’s transformation post the sale of its education business. Prior to FINSIA, he led strategy and development for CIMA in Asia Pac.

Dr. Fahy holds a Ph.D from the National University of Ireland, is a former senior Fulbright scholar and has extensive research and policy experience from his time as an academic.