NGS super chief joins FEAL board

Professional development organisation The Fund Executives Association (FEAL) has announced it will add recently appointed NGS Super chief executive Natalie Previtera to its board.

Privitera replaces Jo Townsend, who is retiring from the FEAL board consistent with her retirement as CEO of Funds SA, where she served more than eight years.

FEAL chair Brian Delaney recognised Privitera’s “extensive experience in corporate governance, legal, risk management and government affairs”.

He added that Privitera, who was previously chief risk and governance officer of NGS before her appointment as acting CEO in August 2022, “will strengthen FEAL’s commitment to professional development, education resourcing and engagement for the benefit of our members, the industry and the Australians we are here to serve”.

Delaney also acknowledged retiring board member Jo Townsend’s contribution during her two-year tenure with FEAL, noting her stewardship of the FEAL Finance Committee during the Covid crisis.

“Jo’s commitment to FEAL during this distressing period was instrumental in not only securing FEAL’s financial position but allowing us to better adapt to uncertain times,” Delaney said.

He added: “Jo’s contribution to the board, and broader super industry, has been commendable and we thank her for her contribution.”

Founded more than 20 years ago, FEAL is a professional development organisation for superannuation executives, supporting a range of networking, education and scholarship opportunities for senior leaders in financial services.

The FEAL board currently consists of nine senior leaders from Australia’s super industry, including chief executive of HESTA Lisa Samuels and group executive of member experience at Hostplus Paul Watson.

Privitera commences in the role from 30 September 2023