Expertise that defines the new benchmark in superannuation governance.
Super Trustees Australia is anchored by a leadership team with unmatched regulatory, prudential, and commercial expertise.
Together, they set the standard for independent trusteeship in Australia, demonstrating how fiduciary duty, SPS 515 compliance, and commercial execution can align in practice.
Board composition principle
STA is structured for independence:
- Majority independent directors.
- No shareholder representatives.
- No related parties of the Trustee appointed as material service providers for funds under trusteeship.
- Decisions made solely in the best interests of members.
This composition provides the trustee governance benchmark APRA is seeking under SPS 515.
Board Directors
James Shipton
Independent Non-Executive Chair
Over 25 years of leadership in financial services and corporate regulation across the globe. James was previously the Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australia’s corporate and financial regulator, from 2018 to 2021.
James has held several senior leadership roles held in the academic, private, and public sectors in Australia, Asia Pacific, and the United States, including at board and CEO level. James is currently a Senior Fellow of Melbourne Law School and a Fellow of the Ethics Centre.
Stephen Glenfield
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Over 30 years’ expertise in financial services regulation: chiefly as General Manager at APRA, Chair of APRA’s Superannuation Industry Group and a member of APRA’s Prudential Policy Committee. Then Chief Executive Officer of the (Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) from 2018-2022.
Mitchell Petrie
Independent Non-Executive Director
Over 30 years’ experience across senior financial services positions. Mitchell is a former partner of KPMG Australia and is an experienced non-executive Director.
Mitchell Chairs our Board Audit Committee.
Mitchell has significant experience in corporate governance and enterprise risk management, board advisory, internal controls, statutory financial reporting as well as governance and risk for major capital projects.
Leadership Profiles
Natasha Quirk
Company Secretary and Chief Risk Officer
Natasha has over 20 years’ experience specialising in governance, risk and
compliance; including 8 years regulatory experience with APRA, and over 10
years of consulting experience spanning across superannuation, insurance, financial institutions, investment management and financial
advice.
Natasha has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Company Secretary and ASIC Responsible Manager for a number of regulated entities.
Natasha holds a MBA (Executive), Master of Applied Finance, Master of Insurance and Risk Management, and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics). Natasha also holds GAICD and PRM designations.
Brian Stieg
Chief Operations Officer
Brian is an experienced superannuation professional with a wealth of experience in the Financial Services and Superannuation industry.
He has worked in Superannuation Trustee services for over 20 years holding several senior roles with the main industry participants. He has proven ability to develop relationships, solve problems and communicate effectively at all levels with a high level of operational and management skills.
He has a deep understanding of operational aspects of superannuation funds and has worked extensively with fund promoters and service providers.
Bala Shastri
Head of Operational Risk
Bala is an experienced risk and compliance executive with over 20 years in financial services and wealth
management. Having held a number of senior roles across MLC, Praemium,
Certane and CFS, Bala has deep expertise across Superannuation, Investment Platforms and Asset
Management, as well as skills spanning governance, strategy, technology and
operations.
A passionate and pragmatic leader, Bala has a demonstrated track record
of bringing stakeholders together to solve complex problems, driving sound
governance, risk and compliance culture and providing exceptional
insights to ensure alignment,
sustainable performance and strong member outcomes.
Nerida Irving-Dusting
Head of Governance Risk
Nerida is an accomplished risk management professional with a
background in prudential regulation and regulatory compliance.
Nerida has almost 20 years of experience working across the regulated financial services sector in roles with APRA, consulting services and leading second line risk functions.
Nerida has a focus on delivering regulatory changes programs, driving
uplift in governance, risk and
compliance practices, as well as fostering strong risk cultures within organisations.
Mark Caruso
Chief Financial Officer
Mark Caruso is a Senior Finance Executive specialising in business and
equity growth. He is a Full Member of CPA Australia, Full Member of Chartered Accountants ANZ and
registered Tax Agent with over 20 years of experience in business management, accounting and tax. In
addition, Mark holds Accounting, Banking and Finance degrees as well
as a Diploma of Business.
Mark has worked in various companies ranging from Fortune 500 to SME’s and
has held the following positions; Company Secretary, CFO, Financial
Controller, Management Accountant, AFSL Compliance Officer as well as various other committee and board positions.
Mark has had Board, Executive or Senior Management experience in the following industries: Banking and Financial Services, IT, Building and
Construction, Engineering and prototyping, Not for Profit, retail and wholesale.
Shaun Evans
Chief Audit Officer
Shaun is an Audit Executive with 25 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit and financial governance, specialising in the Financial Services and Not-for-Profit
sectors. With previous Big-4
experience, he is presently an Audit Partner and has held various roles including Board positions and National Audit Committee Chair of an
accounting association.
Shaun’s audit experience in the finance sector is broad and has included Banks,
Credit Union’s and other ADI’s, Managed Investment Schemes, Registrable Superannuation Entities,
Friendly Societies, Investment Funds, and Financing Corporations. This
experience includes listed and unlisted companies, public sector entities and
APRA regulated entities.
As a Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor, Shaun has experience in delivering internal audits and operational reviews focused
on enhancing risk management frameworks, strengthening governance
and fostering positive organisational culture, for businesses including
Financial Services, Government Departments and Not-For-Profit entities.
Darren Wolbers
Chief Technology Officer
Darren is an accomplished technology leader with four decades of experience
delivering enterprise grade systems, customised workflow platforms, and
operational transformation across multiple sectors.
His background spans Building & Construction, Wholesale Food, Medical,
Stockbroking, Financial Planning, Funds Management, Oil & Gas, Biotech, Childcare, and Agriculture.
Before stepping into senior leadership roles, Darren served as Director of
Information Technologies at Bell Potter Securities (formerly Johnson Taylor),
where he oversaw the firm’s
technology expansion during a period of rapid growth from 100 to more than 600 staff nationwide.
His earlier career includes senior technical roles at ANZ Securities / McCaughan Dyson Securities, following
his start in the industry in 1985 with Silcraft Manufacturers.
Darren brings over 40 years of IT expertise, including 15 years dedicated to financial services. He holds Diplomas
in Computer Operations and Cobol Programming.
Peter Hewett
Chief Information Security Officer
Peter is an information security leader who inspires and enables change
through innovation, quality processes and stewardship.
Peter has over 25 years of experience, overseeing entire information security
programs as well as the
implementation of specific security programs in start-ups and SME enterprises, including APRA regulated
entities.
Peter is experienced with all
information security management frameworks and standards, including
ISO-27001, SOC-II and CPS 234.