Two Rest directors depart Board

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist

24 May 2024

Australian superannuation fund, Rest, has farewelled two Board Directors, Sally Evans and Julia Fox, as they take up other career positions.

Finishing up on 31 July, Sally Evans has been a Rest Director since May 2018 and will finish up to “concentrate her professional focus on improving products and services for older “Australians and the senior community, a statement from Rest said.

Julia Fox has been a Rest Director since January 2018 and has been appointed as a Commissioner of the Fair Work Commission, commencing on 27 May.

“Sally’s decision, while bittersweet for us, reflects her unwavering commitment to improving the wellbeing of Australians in retirement,” Rest Chair, James Merlino, said.

“We wish Sally well as she dedicates herself fully to the next stage of her career with the goal of making a positive impact on the lives of older Australians.

“We’re incredibly proud of Julia’s appointment, which is a testament to her expertise and the high regard in which she is held across the industry and more widely. Julia’s deep understanding of the experience of working people and the systems and policy  settings that support their dignified retirement has been hugely significant for Rest.

“Julia and Sally’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Rest into the mature super fund it is today. On behalf of our 2 million members and the entire Rest team, I’d like to recognise and thank both Julia and Sally for their years of exceptional service.”

Merlino also confirmed the Board has commenced its search for two new Directors, under its recruitment and nomination process.