Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
*Members with Term Allocated Pension, Lifetime Pension, Defined Benefit Pension, nil balances, non-standard investment options and some Maritime Contributory Accumulation members cannot access SuperSmart financial advice services.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
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Lee Sammartino
Head of Business Growth & Acquisition
Lee Sammartino is the Head of Business Growth and Acquisition at Hostplus. Lee has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, predominately in business development, relationship management, partnerships, marketing, strategy, product and operations.
Melissa (Mel) Terzini is the Hostplus State Manager in Victoria. Mel has over 22 years’ experience in the superannuation industry working across employer relationships, member education, insurance and claims, and service centre management. Prior to joining Hostplus, Mel spent 17 years working for Aware Super in various roles. Mel holds a Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law, a certificate in superannuation management and is RG146 compliant. Mel has a passion for leveraging employer and partner relationships to deliver exceptional experiences to members.
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles. Her understanding of superannuation, insurance and financial planning is complemented by her Diploma of Financial Planning.
Patrick has over 20 years of financial and professional services experience, with roles in financial advice, claims, stakeholder relationships and operations. Patrick has been at Hostplus for over nine years, most recently in the role of Queensland State Manager for five of those years. He is responsible for our Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns offices.
Jo is the Hostplus State Manager for WA. She has 30+ years of experience in the financial services sector, having held roles across retail banking, financial advice, insurance, and corporate superannuation. A senior leader with experience in building high performing teams and with expertise in business development and stakeholder and relationship management, Jo has worked with organisations such as GESB, AustralianSuper and Mercer. Jo holds qualifications in Business Management (Ad. Dip Business Management), Finance (Cert 1V Finance & Mortgage Broking), Financial Advice (Ad. Dip Fin Services - Financial Planning) and is an experienced company director.
Mark is the State Manager for South Australia having joined Hostplus in 2023. Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the Banking and Financial Services sector and has held a number of specialist and senior level positions with nab, Westpac, and ANZ in both Singapore and Australia. Mark holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and is a Certified Financial Planner.
Jordan is the Manager for the Northern Territory, having previously been employed with Statewide Super prior to the merger with Hostplus. Since 2006 Jordan has worked across South Australia and the Northern Territory within the Financial Services industry, most recently providing holistic retirement planning advice to Hostplus members.
His 30 years in the financial services industry, including 20 as a financial planner, have given him a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of business models. Most recently, Paul has worked as Advice Manager and an accountant. He prides himself on customer service for both employers and members, and his experience is a valuable resource for educating clients about superannuation.
Melissa (Mel) Terzini is the Hostplus State Manager in Victoria. Mel has over 22 years’ experience in the superannuation industry working across employer relationships, member education, insurance and claims, and service centre management. Prior to joining Hostplus, Mel spent 17 years working for Aware Super in various roles. Mel holds a Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law, a certificate in superannuation management and is RG146 compliant. Mel has a passion for leveraging employer and partner relationships to deliver exceptional experiences to members.
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles.
Alison is the Hostplus State Manager for NSW & ACT and has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation industry with extensive knowledge on employer superannuation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Before Hostplus, Alison spent a number of years at Colonial First State and ANZ in relationship management roles. Her understanding of superannuation, insurance and financial planning is complemented by her Diploma of Financial Planning.
Patrick has over 20 years of financial and professional services experience, with roles in financial advice, claims, stakeholder relationships and operations. Patrick has been at Hostplus for over nine years, most recently in the role of Queensland State Manager for five of those years. He is responsible for our Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns offices.
Jo is the Hostplus State Manager for WA. She has 30+ years of experience in the financial services sector, having held roles across retail banking, financial advice, insurance, and corporate superannuation. A senior leader with experience in building high performing teams and with expertise in business development and stakeholder and relationship management, Jo has worked with organisations such as GESB, AustralianSuper and Mercer. Jo holds qualifications in Business Management (Ad. Dip Business Management), Finance (Cert 1V Finance & Mortgage Broking), Financial Advice (Ad. Dip Fin Services - Financial Planning) and is an experienced company director.
Mark is the State Manager for South Australia having joined Hostplus in 2023. Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the Banking and Financial Services sector and has held a number of specialist and senior level positions with nab, Westpac, and ANZ in both Singapore and Australia. Mark holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and is a Certified Financial Planner.
Jordan is the Manager for the Northern Territory, having previously been employed with Statewide Super prior to the merger with Hostplus. Since 2006 Jordan has worked across South Australia and the Northern Territory within the Financial Services industry, most recently providing holistic retirement planning advice to Hostplus members. She holds a Double Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance and Management and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.
His 30 years in the financial services industry, including 20 as a financial planner, have given him a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of business models. Most recently, Paul has worked as Advice Manager and an accountant. He prides himself on customer service for both employers and members, and his experience is a valuable resource for educating clients about superannuation. Paul recently completed a Master of Financial Planning, he holds a Diploma of Financial Advice and is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.