Callil will lead the development and execution of NGS Super’s enterprise-wide strategy, including long-term business planning, retirement income strategy and major growth initiatives, the fund said, and will advise the executive team on strategic priorities, market and regulatory developments, partnerships and potential merger and acquisition opportunities.

NGS Super chief financial officer said the appointment aligned with the fund’s focus on expanding its retirement offerings to ensure members are supported “when it matters most”.

“Nick brings a rare combination of deep retirement expertise, strategic insight and a strong understanding of the regulatory and industry environment in which super funds operate,” Minney said.

“The appointment of Nick as head of strategy marks an exciting step for NGS Super. His leadership will play an important role in helping us navigate emerging opportunities and challenges while remaining focused on delivering better outcomes for our members.”

Callil joins NGS Super after 25 years at WTW, where he was most recently head of retirement solutions for Australia, advising financial services organisations on strategic, design and governance challenges. He has more than 35 years’ experience across financial services strategy, retirement, investment, insurance, product design, member engagement and regulatory policy.

A Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, Callil has also served as an adviser to Federal Treasury on the framework for retirement income products and as a director of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.

Callil said he was “delighted” to join a fund with a long history of putting members at the centre of decision-making.

“Super funds have an increasingly important role to play in helping members navigate the transition from saving for retirement to drawing an income with confidence,” Callil said.

“I’m looking forward to working with the NGS Super team to build on the fund’s strong foundations and member-first approach, and help shape the next phase of its strategy and retirement offering.”