Our Board
SuperFriend is proud to acknowledge the leadership and direction of our Board of Directors.
The Board is Chaired by Nicholas Vamvakas, and our Directors include senior representatives from SuperFriend’s Partner Funds, and Independent Directors. The Board meets at least four times a year and is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s strategy, governance, risk, finance, culture and long-term sustainability.
Nicholas Vamvakas
Chair / Independent Director
Rose Kerlin
Deputy Chair / Fund Representative Director
Sarah Guthleben
Independent Director
Professor Niki Ellis
Independent Director
Tyrone O’Neill
Fund Representative Director
Deanne Wilden
Fund Representative Director
Darren Black
CEO
Our Leadership Team
SuperFriend’s executive leadership team is led by CEO Darren Black and consists of executives with expertise in mental health, innovation, strategy and operations.
Our Expert Advisory Committee
SuperFriend’s Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) acts as an advisory and consultative committee to the Board and Management. The Committee is Chaired by Professor Niki Ellis, Independent Director, and is responsible for overseeing the development and evaluation of SuperFriend’s innovative solutions.
Professor Niki Ellis (Chair)
Founder – Niki Ellis & Associates, Health Consultant
Dr Laura Kirby
Organisational Psychologist
Mark Lyons
CareSuper – Chief Capability Officer
Stephanie Phillips
AIA Australia – GM, Shared Value Partnerships
Katherine Kaspar
MIESF – Chief Executive Officer
Maria Falas
ClearView Wealth – Head of Strategy & Transformation
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