AustralianSuper has appointed Shaun Manuell as the company’s new chief investment officer (CIO), effective 1 July 2026.
Manuell, who has led the fund’s Australian equities team for 13 years, began his career in finance in London at Cazenove and JBWere, before returning to Australia to join ASX listed company Equity Trustees in 2002, where he was appointed to the executive team in 2003.
Paul Schroder, chief executive of AustralianSuper, said: “Following an extensive global search, I am pleased to announce Shaun as our next chief investment officer. Shaun has proven himself as an outstanding investor at scale over the long term and a great leader. He has a deep commitment to delivering for members who put their trust in us to grow and protect their retirement savings. Having worked closely with the directors of Australia’s largest companies over many years, Shaun is known for his considered approach to representing the interests of members in Australia and globally.
“Shaun is a proven champion for members and a proven champion for the companies in which we invest. Our Australian shares investment option is number one over the last decade. This is underpinned by our internally managed Australian equities portfolio, which has delivered 2.6% per annum outperformance for members since 2013, relative to ASX benchmarks, equating to £4bn (A$8bn) of additional value.”
Manuell added: “I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to lead the team that invests retirement savings for more Australians than any other. As one of the world’s largest active investors at scale, we aim to unlock exceptional opportunities for members and contribute meaningfully to the global economies in which we invest.”
