REI SUPER FUND PTY LIMITED - Key Persons


Andrew Tait

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Group Executive - Marketing and Growth
Andrew Tait is the Group Executive - Marketing and Growth at REI Super and has responsibility for marketing, communications, brand, business development, relationship management, financial advice, data analytics, commercial development and growth to maximise members' retirement outcomes. Andrew has more than 30 years' experience in financial services, having held senior roles at Nab, ANZ, Westpac and Cbus. Andrew holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, is CPA qualified and is a Fellow of FINSIA. Andrew was appointed as Group Executive - Marketing & Growth in September 2019.

Angelos Siapkas

Job Titles:
  • Group Executive
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Group Executive - Investment Strategy and Operations
Angelos Siapkas is the Group Executive - Investment Strategy and Operations and a qualified actuary with particular expertise within the superannuation and investments industries. Angelos is a Fellow (FIAA) of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, and a Senior Fellow (SFFin) of Finsia (Financial Services Institute of Australasia). Angelos holds a GradDipAppFin & Inv from Securities Institute of Australia, an AdvDipFS (Superannuation) from Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, BSc from Monash University, DipEd from Monash University, and DipOpsRes from Monash University. Angelos has over 25 years' experience and in the wealth management, superannuation and investments industries. Angelos was appointed Group Executive - Investment Governance and Operations in March 2015.

Cassandra Mason

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Chairman of Committee
  • Member Elected Director since 2021
Cassandra is a Partner and heads up the Property Management Division at Arena Real Estate Agency and also one of Western Australia's premier real estate practitioners. She holds qualifications in Business Management, Training and Assessment and Design and Development (Training).

Chris D'Astoli

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Development Manager VIC, TAS & SA
Chris has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Working in a variety of client-facing roles in superannuation and wealth management, Chris enjoys working with business partners to understand their needs and provide solutions that add value.

Claire Higgins

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Chairman, Independent Director since 2014
  • Member of Committee
  • Professional Director With Extensive Executive Experience With ASX
Claire is a professional director with extensive executive experience with ASX listed corporates. She has held numerous Board Directorships, including as Chair, in various industries such as health services, aged and disability care, infrastructure, government, private and NZX listed organisations.

Craig Dunstan - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Board
  • Independent Director since 2022
  • Member of Committee
  • Professional Director
Craig is a professional director with over 35 years' experience in the financial services industry in governance, senior executive and investment roles.

Dana Walton

Job Titles:
  • Business Super Consultant
Dana has over 25 years of experience managing sales teams and enjoys working with members and existing business partners to understand their needs and provide valuable solutions. Dana is highly knowledgeable in business analysis, managing client relationships, and providing extraordinary service.

David Pawson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Development Manager
David has over 25 years of experience in the financial service industry. Having worked in a series of roles that manage client relationships, David offers an abundance of knowledge regarding wealth management, superannuation and client consultation.

Geoff Peck

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Chairman of Committee
  • Deputy Chair, Independent Director since 2022
Geoff has over 35 years' experience in superannuation and life insurance. He has managed administration, distribution, product, marketing and investment areas of major superannuation businesses as well as consulted to major industry funds and insurers. Geoff has also been an independent director of AIA Australia, Aracon Super (Chair) and Choice of Super Association (Chair)

Helen Macpherson Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Jarrod Coysh - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Management Team
Jarrod Coysh is the Chief Executive Officer of REI Super and has overall responsibility for the funds operations, with a strong focus on maximising members retirement outcomes. Jarrod has more than 20 years' experience in financial services, having held senior roles at ANZ, Nab, Westpac and Cbus. He also has a strong strategy background having been a principal at the Boston Consulting Group and has been tasked with leading the fund through its next important growth phase. Jarrod holds an MBA from the Melbourne Business School, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a qualified company director. Jarrod was appointed as the Chief Executive in July 2019.

Khyati Halani

Job Titles:
  • Business Super Consultant
Khyati has over 6 years of experience in the real estate industry and is proficiently skilled in the areas of property management and client relations. Highly experienced in relationship management and meeting client needs, Khyati offers a wealth of business intelligence and market knowledge that compliments her interpersonal skills.

Kimbra Jones

Job Titles:
  • Group Executive - Member Services for REI Super and Has Oversight
Kimbra Jones is the Group Executive - Member Services for REI Super and has oversight of the administration and insurance services to the Fund. Responsibilities encompass the delivery of product, technical, insurance and administration services to members. Kimbra has over 20 years' experience in financial services and other highly regulated industries. She has held senior management positions in superannuation administration where she focused on delivering superior customer outcomes. Kimbra holds a Diploma of Business and Bachelor of Commerce and is a Member of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australian and New Zealand (IML ANZ). Kimbra was appointed Group Executive - Member Services in September 2019.

Leanne Pilkington

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Chairman of Committee
  • Chief Executive Officer and Director of Leading New South Wales
  • Finance Audit and Compliance Committee
  • Member Elected Director since 2021
Leanne is Chief Executive Officer and Director of leading New South Wales boutique real estate group Laing+Simmons. She is one of the real estate industry's most respected and sought-after commentators. Her experience covers the full spectrum of real estate services: residential sales, property management, retail management and development.

Lisa Saunders

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Group Executive - Governance, Risk and Compliance
Lisa Saunders is the Group Executive - Governance, Risk and Compliance for REI Super, and has over 15 years' experience working in the financial services industry and has extensive capability in superannuation, risk management, strategy development, compliance and corporate governance. Lisa has an Advance Diploma of Financial Planning, 2003, a Master of Financial Planning from University of the Sunshine Coast, 2005. Lisa was appointed Group Executive - Governance, Risk and Compliance in February 2006.

Nathan Jones

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Chairman of Committee
  • Member Elected Director since 2021
Nathan has an extensive background and expertise in both Banking & Finance (Macquarie Bank and NAB) and Real Estate (Buxton). He is involved in all aspects of the business of real estate (especially thought leadership and innovation) from a Victorian and national perspective.

Nou Nou Kinnavong

Nou Nou has 22 years of experience in financial services as a business development manager, financial planner, and mortgage broker. Nou Nou is highly knowledgeable in areas of wealth management, general advice, and managing client relationships and has a passion for providing outstanding service.

Richard Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Chairman of Committee
  • Member Elected Director since 2019
Richard Simpson is a past president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria and a 5th generation real estate professional, working out of his family run agency W.B. Simpson & Son, located in North Melbourne for the past 20 years. With a background in accounting, Richard has deep expertise in Property, Banking and Finance, after more than 10 years as a chartered accountant at KPMG. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Property) at RMIT specialising in the Valuation Stream, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Melbourne University.

Tim Lawless

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member Elected Director since 2023
  • Member of Committee
Tim is the Executive Research Director Asia Pacific for CoreLogic with more than 20 years of experience in the role. Tim is recognised as a leading authority on residential property and regularly provides expert commentary on real estate market conditions and the interplay between housing markets, demographic trends, and economic factors.

Tim McKibbin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member Elected Director since 2023
  • Member of Committee
  • Membership and Business Development Committee
Tim is the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales with over 17 years of experience in this role and prior to that was REINSW's Legal Counsel for three years. Tim regularly provides the voice of the real estate industry in NSW to the state government and the media.