Our Board
Our board is made up of both employer and employee representatives from the retail industry. Directors don’t get paid for their duties – they are there solely in the interests of our members.
Speaking on your behalf
Four directors are nominated on behalf of employees by the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA). The other four directors are nominated by and represent employers and employer associations. They currently comprise three major employers participating in REST, and the Australian National Retailers Association. This means that employees and employers are equally represented.
Our board
Employee representatives
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Joe de Bruyn
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Appointed by SDA
Board member since 1988
"I enjoy the challenge of providing the best investment returns at the lowest cost in fees and accompanied by the most cost-effective personal insurance that can be achieved for the members of REST."
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Ian Blandthorn
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Appointed by SDA
Board member since 2008
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Sue-Anne Burnley
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Appointed by SDA
Board member since 1996
"I enjoy being actively involved in an industry that gave super to many low income and female workers who in the past 'missed out'."
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Geoff Williams
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Appointed by SDA
Board member since 2008 (alternate Director since 1988)
"I enjoy working towards achieving reasonable retirement benefits for our members and being part of a Fund that for many years has shown sound returns and low costs in fees."
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Employer representatives
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Rohan Jeffs
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Appointed by Woolworths
Board member since 1990
"I enjoy the challenge of responding to the long term needs of a diverse membership with different retirement expectations in an ever-changing economic and financial environment."
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Mark Ashby
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Appointed by Myer
Board member since Feb 2010 (alternate Director since 2009)
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Steve Priestley
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Appointed by Coles Group
Board member since 2008
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Margy Osmond
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Appointed by Australian National Retailers Association
Board member since 2007
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Activities
The board meets every month to discuss a range of issues relating to management of the Fund and investment of members’ money.
They are also involved in a number of Board committees.