Cbus Super welcomes Chief Strategy Officer
31 October 2024
MEDIA RELEASE
Cbus Super today announced the formal appointment of Bernie Dean as Chief Strategy Officer.
Bernie will continue to lead the strategy and corporate affairs functions at Cbus as it protects and grows members’ retirement savings. He has been acting in the role since July 2024.
In welcoming Bernie’s appointment, Cbus Super Chief Executive Officer Kristian Fok said, “We are fortunate to secure someone of Bernie Dean’s calibre to steer the development and implementation of our Fund strategy which is core to our long-term vision and success in securing the best retirement outcomes for our members.
“Bernie brings a depth of experience and a strong record of advocating for the interests of working people’s retirement savings. We look forward to Cbus benefitting from his strategic insights as our member-centric Fund moves into its next phase.”
Bernie Dean has been a leader in the superannuation industry for many years. In his previous role as Chief Executive at Industry Super Australia (ISA) for six years, Bernie led an integrated model of marketing and advocacy programs that helped industry super funds remain competitive, protected the founding principles of super, and boosted member savings. Prior to this, he was Chief Operating Officer and Director of Marketing at ISA.
Before working in super, Bernie held a series of senior executive roles at WorkSafe Victoria, including leading marketing and communication programs to protect workers’ lives, and drive down the rate and cost of workplace injuries.
Bernie Dean said, “It is a privilege to work for one of Australia’s fastest growing funds, a trusted industry super brand that delivers strong long term returns for its more than 920,000 members, driving positive outcomes for their unique needs so they can secure the future they want in retirement.
“This has not always been the case in Australia. Without the sacrifices and courage of workers in the building and construction industries in the 1980s, there would be no regular payment of super into accounts. Our members work hard for Australia and work hard to enjoy their retirement. It is an honour to be able to contribute to protecting and enhancing these outcomes.”
Media enquiries: David McNamara, Strategic Media Manager, 0455 144 464, david.mcnamara@cbussuper.com.au
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Cbus is the leading Industry Super Fund representing those that help build and maintain Australia. As one of Australia’s largest super funds, we provide superannuation and income stream accounts to More than 920,000 (as at 30 June 2024) and we manage More than $94 billion (as at 30 June 2024). Our members include workers and retirees, their families and employers. As of April 2022, Cbus merged with Media Super and offers Media Super products. In May 2023 Cbus Super successfully completed its merger with EISS Super, welcoming 17,000 new members and establishing itself as the leading fund for energy and electrical workers in Australia.
Issued 31 October 2024, United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 as Trustee for Construction and Building Unions Superannuation Fund (Cbus and/or Cbus Super)) ABN 75 493 363 262.