Directors of Australian Ethical Investment Ltd
André Morony |
Non-executive chairpersonAndré started his 40 years in the finance sector at the Commonwealth Treasury, where he worked in a number of financial policy areas. Here he also represented Australia for three years at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris. Subsequent roles include chief economist and chief investment officer at Bankers Trust Australia (BT), and chief investment officer at Australian Reward Investment Alliance (ARIA). He currently sits on the investment committee of GESB, the Western Australian Government employees superannuation fund. André chairs the remuneration and nominations committee and is also a member of the investment committee. |
Justine Hickey |
Non-executive directorJustine has 20 years experience as a senior executive and director in the investment and funds management industry. As an executive she worked at Suncorp Investment Management in Brisbane and Flemings Investment Management (now JP Morgan) in London. Justine is a director of Rio Tinto Staff Super Fund Pty Ltd and member of the investment committees of Dalton Nicol Reid and the University of Melbourne. Justine has an active interest in philanthropy, chairing the Evolve Foundation and is a director of RSPCA QLD. Justine chairs the Australian Ethical investment committee and is a member of the people, remuneration and nominations committee. |
 Steve Newnham |
Executive directorSteve has over 20 years experience in marketing and distribution in the financial industry. He comes from Lonsec Ltd as a consultant on the marketing and distribution of their research and stockbroking services. Prior to this, Steve was head of distribution at Zurich Financial Services, chairman of a financial planning dealer group, director of a wrap platform and an administration business, and executive vice president of BT Financial Group. Steve has had significant involvement with community and social justice activities, having worked on homeless shelter support schemes, indigenous fellowship programs, environmental and drought relief projects and mental health awareness initiatives. Steve is on the audit, compliance and risk committee. |
 Louise Herron | Non-executive directorLouise has an enviable track record in both business and social enterprise. She is currently co-founder and Executive Director of Ironbark Corporate Advisory, and previously a partner at law firm Minter Ellison, specialising in corporate and technology related transactions. Louise is Chair of the Major Performing Arts Board and a director of the Australia Council for the Arts. As Chair of Belvoir Street Theatre, she can be credited with bringing the organisation back to profitability. Louise is also co-founder of yopinion.com.au, a website run by and for Australian university students, providing a forum for discussion of topical social and political issues. |
Phillip Vernon |
Managing directorPhil has 25 years experience in financial services covering funds management, superannuation and capital markets. He was a member of the Executive Committee of Perpetual Limited heading up its Corporate Trust division and has extensive experience in corporate governance and industry regulation including a long involvement with the Australian Securitisation Forum, Australia’s peak body representing the securitisation industry in Australia acting as Chairman of its National Committee, Education and Regulatory Committees. Phil has a long involvement in sustainability and corporate social responsibility and is a Director of Planet Ark, a not for profit environmental organisation. |
