Resource Super
Board of Directors
John Hefferan
Executive Chair
John joined the Board of Resource Super Holdings Pty in 2017 and became Chairman in 2019.
He has over 30 years of experience in management, finance and taxation. During this time, John has worked for both private and listed companies in Australia and the UK, including Opalcorp, Boosey and Hawkes (UK), Mercury Asset Management (UK), AMP, and HarTec Ltd. In 2001, John co-founded Qi Wealth, a financial services firm built to bring together a multi-disciplinary team of experienced wealth management professionals. John is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), holds a Bachelor of Business from the Queensland University of Technology, is a registered tax agent, a member of both the National Tax Association of Australia (NTAA) and Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
John is also director of Digital Network Group Pty Ltd.

Brett Wing
Executive Director
Brett joined the Board of Resource Super in 2011. Brett has over 30 years’ experience in financial services with a deep understanding of the superannuation sector. He is a successful leader and has expertise in providing solutions for organisations involving multiple stakeholders.
Brett is a Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (SAFIN), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and has attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Education Program.

Nick Scarf
Non-Executive Director
Nick joined the board of Resource Super in 2022 as a Non-Executive Director. He is also an Executive Director of Marex Australia, where he is Chief Operating Officer. Nick has 30 plus years’ experience in running finance broking, clearing and trading businesses in the Asia Pacific region. His past roles include CEO of Genesis Proprietary Trading and as Managing Director, Country Head of Societe Generale Securities in both Singapore and Australia. He has solid M&A skills and a successful track record creating good businesses with strong cultures. He holds a Bachelor of Business from ACU and has been an ASIC ‘Key Person’ on several AFS Licenses.
Nick is also a member of the Australia Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Senior Management
Nic Clark
Executive General Manager
Nic is an accomplished senior manager with over 15 years’ experience predominately in the Resource Sector. He joined Resource Super in 2014 and is currently the Executive General Manager of the Company. In this role Nic is directly accountable for the supervision of operations Australia-wide.
As part of the Executive Team Nic’s focus is on the strategic positioning of the company, development and implementation of budgets and organisational structure. He also represents the business across the East Coast of Australia working with new and existing employers.
Nic holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communication from QUT and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

Todd Livesley
General Manager – West Coast
Todd has been working in the superannuation industry for nearly 20 years. Todd has worked in a variety of senior roles for both Retail and Industry Funds, across Relationship Management, Business Development and Financial Planning.
Having spent a decade at NAB and MLC, he first began working for Resource Super in 2016 which was the catalyst for his move to Perth, where he continues to reside. Todd recently rejoined the team as General Manager – West Coast.
Todd enjoys the diversity of his role which involves being part of the management team, operations, whilst also interacting with employers, members and industry partners. Todd holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Science (Management) and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.

Scott Cullen
Head of Member Engagement
Scott’s role is to foster long-term partnerships with employers and provide exceptional service to members. Scott has worked in the superannuation industry since 2010 and leverages this experience to help members along their super journey, whether they are at the beginning of their working life or nearing retirement.
He joined Resource Super in 2022 and is passionate about raising superannuation knowledge when speaking with members. Part of his role is travelling to workplaces and mine sites to deliver information sessions and consultations.
Scott holds a Diploma of Financial Services, DFP5v1, TASACLv1 and is RG146 Qualified.

Krystal Day
Head of Insurance
Krystal joined Resource Super in 2015 and is currently our Insurance Manager. Krystal’s responsibilities include overseeing both Claims and Underwriting teams and managing relationships with all internal and external Insurance stakeholders. Krystal has a degree in Business Management from the University of Technology, Sydney and close to 10 years’ experience in the group and retail insurance space.

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Patricia Montague
Chair
Patricia Montague joined the Board on 1 October 2020 and was appointed Chair on 5 December 2023. Patricia has over 30 years senior management experience in financial services with significant depth in wealth management and banking. Patricia is also on the Board of Hume Bank, where she is the Chair of the Remuneration and Succession Committee and a member of the Risk Committee. Patricia has a Bachelor of Arts (Pure Mathematics and Economics) from Queens University of Belfast and is a member of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Patricia also serves on the Remuneration & Nominations Committee and Member Experience Committee.

Alexis Dodwell
Director
Alexis Dodwell joined the Board on 18 December 2015. Alexis is a risk, compliance, and corporate governance specialist, having worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, most recently at Perpetual Limited and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Alexis became the chair of the Remuneration Committee and the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee from 1 September 2018. Alexis has a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Economics, and Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and has completed the Director Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has a portfolio of Compliance Committee and Non-Executive Director roles. Alexis also serves on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and Remuneration & Nominations Committee.

Keith Knapman
Director
Keith Knapman joined the Board on 1 June 2020. Keith has more than 30 years’ experience in the superannuation investment industry with extensive experience in all aspects of investment and actuarial consulting. This includes funding, insurance and compliance advice, liability driven investment solutions, and benefit redesigns including defined benefits to defined contribution conversions, successor fund transfers and transfers resulting from mergers and acquisitions. Keith has a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University and is a former Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Keith also serves on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and Investment Committee.

Peter Gunning
Director
Peter Gunning, CFA serves as Vice Chairman, Head of APAC. In this role, Peter focuses on ensuring that Russell Investments leverages all of the firm’s wide array of investment capabilities and expertise to fully benefit clients. He also is responsible for strategic oversight of Russell Investments’ business in the Asia-Pacific region including Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, he serves on Russell Investments’ executive committee. Previously, Peter served as Global Chief Investment Officer, with responsibility for all aspects of the firm’s investment division worldwide. Peter Gunning joined the firm’s Sydney office in 1996. Peter also serves on the Investment Committee.

Jocelyn Furlan
Director
Jocelyn Furlan joined the Board on 1 July 2024. Jocelyn has more than 30 years’ experience in senior executive and non-executive roles in superannuation and financial services. She has been company secretary of both public and private sector superannuation funds, and was the Executive Chairperson of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (now part of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority) for eight years. Jocelyn is a former director of Aware Super and holds a number of non-executive chair and director roles in financial services and for purpose organisations, including Financial Counselling Australia and the Mother’s Day Classic Foundation. She holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from Melbourne University and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Jocelyn also serves on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and Member Experience Committee.

Ben Walsh
Director
Ben Walsh joined the Board on 2 July 2024. Ben has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services including in Superannuation and Insurance. He was the Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer, and also the Chief Investment Officer at AIA Australia, was the Chief Country Officer at Marsh McLennan Companies (Australia) and was the Managing Director & CEO at Mercer Australia and New Zealand. Ben has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Melbourne University and a Master of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School. He is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a portfolio of Non-Executive Director, Board Chair and Committee Chair roles. Ben also serves on the Investment Committee and Member Experience Committee.
