Brighter Super lures Aware’s Damien Webb as CIO

Mike Taylor

Managing Editor and Publisher

28 January 2026

Queensland Government focused not for profit superannuation fund, Brighter Super, has recruited Aware Super’s deputy chief investment officer, Damien Webb, as its new Chief Investment Officer.

The fund said that Webb, who leads Aware Super’s UK operations, will take up his new position at Brighter Super in April and will be based in Sydney,

The announcement noted that Webb had led Aware Super’s UK expansion, opening its London office in 2023, establishing its business management, governance and investment function.

Commenting on the appointment Brighter Super chief executive, Kate Farrar said that as the fund continued to grow in scale and sophistication Webb’s experience in building multi-asset class portfolios and global direct investment platforms will be invaluable.

She said Webb’s expertise will augment Brighter Super’s existing investment team and governance framework “with even more investment strategy and experience and continue to support our investment into Queensland through our Queensland Asset Strategy.

Brighter Super Chairman, Ron Dewhurst said Webb would bring exceptional judgement and a strong international perspective and deep experience at a time when global markets and geopolitics are becoming increasingly complex.

“I am confident his leadership will strengthen Brighter Super’s ability to navigate uncertainty, manage risk and make disciplined long-term investment decisions in the best interests of members.”