Russell Mason
Northwood,NSW
Summary
Experienced Partner at Deloitte and Mercer, leveraging deep knowledge in superannuation and wealth management to secure and advise major corporate and industry funds. Excelled in client relationship building at the senior level, significantly expanding business reach.
Demonstrated expertise in performance analysis and strategic mergers, achieving unparalleled client outcomes and growth in the Deloitte superannuation advisory practice.
Since retiring from Deloitte has maintained contacts and network in the industry through continuing involvement with State Super and NGS Super as well as continuing professional development via ASFA and other industry bodies.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chair
Police Superannuation Advisory Committee
02.2024 - Current
- This Committee, which comprises of representatives from State Super, the NSW Treasury and the NSW Police Association, assesses death and disability claims for police officers who are members of State Super.
Director
State Super
11.2022 - Current
- Member of the Member Services Committee and the Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee
Board Adviser
NGS Super
07.1988 - 12.2024
- Assisted the principal parties (Association of Independent Schools, Catholic Church and the Independent Education Union) in established the fund for award/SG superannuation for employees in Independent and Catholic Schools across Australia.
- The Fund, since 1988 has grown to over 120,000 members and $15 billion in assets under management.
- Since establishment Ihave attended all Board meetings and advise the Board on all aspects of superannuation including operations, governance, strategy and outsourcing.
Partner
Deloitte
09.2011 - 12.2023
- Provided specialist expertise to superannuation fund boards and large corporations on a range of areas including compliance, governance, strategy and outsourcing.
- Acted as the long term board adviser to a number of industry funds.
- Achieved successful outcomes by understanding, identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Stayed informed on superannuation and wealth management industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Negotiated outsourcing of administration, insurance and other functions for large industry and corporate superannuation funds.
- Assisted with the development of Deloitte's superannuation practice to be the largest superannuation advisory practice in Australia.
- Collaborated with colleagues across Deloitte's specialist functions to maximize team efficiency.
- Assisted funds with successful mergers and acquisition of smaller funds.
Partner
Mercer
12.1987 - 09.2011
- Advised a number of corporate and industry funds on governance, operations, compliance and benefit design.
- Won considerable new business including building Mercer's industry superannuation advisory practice.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Was the Asia-Pacific Leader of Mercer's Defined Contribution Consulting practice.
Superannuation Service Manager
Prudential Life Insurance
03.1984 - 12.1987
- Serviced portfolio of approximately 15 of Prudential's direct corporate superannuation clients
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
Education
BA/LLB - Law
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW12.1980
Skills
- Client Relationship Building including networking at board and senior executive level
- Marketing and new business acquisition
- Performance Analysis
- Deep knowledge in superannuation, group insurances and wealth management
Affiliations
- Life Member and former Director of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)
- Chair of the Editorial Committee of Superfunds, the industry publication of ASFA.
- Chair of the NSW Division of ASFA from 2007 - 2019
Timeline
Deputy Chair
Police Superannuation Advisory Committee
02.2024 - Current
Director
State Super
11.2022 - Current
Partner
Deloitte
09.2011 - 12.2023
Board Adviser
NGS Super
07.1988 - 12.2024
Partner
Mercer
12.1987 - 09.2011
Superannuation Service Manager
Prudential Life Insurance
03.1984 - 12.1987
BA/LLB - Law
Macquarie University
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