Alexander Hutchison
Chief Executive Officer
Alex is the Chief Executive Officer of Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme (EISS) and is responsible for the management of EISS. Alex is also responsible for ensuring that the Board has been provided with expert advice and that decisions made are implemented across EISS. Alex has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry having worked in a number of senior leadership roles.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Laws, Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning), Master Stockbroker (SAA) and is a Graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Chris Robson
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Chris is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of EISS. In this role, Chris is accountable for the governance, compliance, legal and secretariat functions that support EISS. Chris has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining EISS, Chris was General Counsel and Company Secretary for a number of financial services institutions specialising in superannuation and insurance products. Chris has also held legal roles in the public sector and private practice.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts
Ross Etherington
Chief Investment Officer
Ross is the Chief Investment Officer of EISS and is responsible for overseeing the investment process, including asset allocation, investment selection and leadership of the investment team. With over 25 years’ experience in the finance and investment industry, Ross has extensive knowledge of investing assets on behalf of both accumulation and defined benefit superannuation funds.
Ross is a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute, holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment from FINSIA and a Bachelor of Science degree from Sydney University.
Stephanie Lyons
Chief Risk Officer
Stephanie is the Chief Risk Officer of EISS and is accountable for oversight of EISS’s risk management framework. In this role, Stephanie is responsible for ensuring that EISS’s risk program is effectively integrated into daily operational processes and for managing the risk reporting process to the Board and Risk Committee.
Stephanie has over 12 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining EISS, Stephanie worked as an External Auditor in a large accounting firm specialising in superannuation, funds management, insurance and banking.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant.
Lance Foster
Chief Financial Officer
Lance is the Chief Financial Officer of EISS and is responsible for the finance and tax function within EISS. He is accountable for the financial management of EISS and all internal and regulatory reporting. Lance has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services and wealth management industries in both financial and operational roles.
Lance holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant.
Jodie Bailey
Chief Customer Officer
Jodie is responsible for managing and developing the EISS Brand and Marketing Strategy including ongoing management of the EISS Brand, Marketing, Communications, Digital Strategy and Media/PR. Jodie has over 20 years’ experience in financial services with a strong background in strategy, product, marketing and project management.
Jodie holds a Bachelor of Arts (Major in Law) from the University of Canberra.
Louise Gilmartin
Head of Investment Operations
Louise is responsible for managing the Operations function for EISS, which includes ensuring our outsourced service providers consistently deliver high quality contracted services. Louise has over 20 years' experience in the financial services industry with a strong background in investment operations, transition management and custodial services.
Anne Tait
Head of People & Culture
Anne provides leadership development and strategic guidance to the organisation in all areas of Human Resource management including change management, employee engagement and talent management. Anne has over 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles and has been a Trustee Director of a Corporate Superannuation Fund.
Anne holds a Certificate in Quality Assurance Audit and is a certified member of the Australian HR Institute (CAHRI)