Hostplus Board of Directors.
The activities of Hostplus are managed by our Trustee Board of Directors with David Elia as Chief Executive Officer.
The Board of Directors is equally represented by employer (nominated by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA)) and employee (nominated by United Workers Union) organisations. There are also three independent directors jointly selected by the AHA and United Workers Union.
Board Structure
We believe that our management structure and member-centric philosophy provides confidence to our employers and members that the right decisions will be made for the best reasons with the best interests of our members at their core.
Trust Deed
The Board of Directors represent our members in accordance with the Hostplus Trust Deed and superannuation law.
The Board of Directors also ensure that all Hostplus activities meet the Federal Government requirements for the fair and safe operation of the fund.
David Elia, Chief Executive Officer
David is one of Australia’s most experienced and recognised business leaders. His wide ranging experience includes senior roles in superannuation, finance, marketing, corporate and fund governance, taxation, risk management, audit, corporate/strategic planning and implementation.
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David is one of Australia’s most experienced and recognised business leaders. In a career spanning more than 25 years, his singular vision has helped create businesses that deliver consistently excellent results and real stakeholder value.
His wide-ranging experience includes senior roles in superannuation, finance, marketing, corporate and fund governance, taxation, risk management, audit, corporate/strategic planning and implementation.
David’s leadership has been recognised by numerous industry awards, including the Australian Financial Review BOSS True Leader award and the Fund Executives Association Ltd's (FEAL's) Fund Executive of the Year Award. He is especially interested in what makes organisations tick – from creating an innovative culture to leadership values, strategy and teamwork at all levels.
He takes a leading role as Director of the E.J. Whitten Foundation, a not-for-profit charity for men's health, and is passionate about furthering the charity’s vision of increasing awareness of prostate cancer in men and raising funds for research.
His role as Director of Hotel Care Foundation (Vic) is further testament to his dedication to the wider community with funds raised and support provided to a number of charities and worthy causes each year.
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David has more than 25 years' experience in senior positions in superannuation, finance, marketing, corporate and fund governance, taxation, risk management, audit, corporate and strategic planning and implementation. |
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1. Effective 28 June 2002.
Our Board of Directors
Roles & responsibilities:
Independent Director
Chair of the Board
Chair of the Nomination and Board Renewal Committee
Member of the People and Remuneration Committee
Member of the Special Investment Group.
Appointment date:
9 February 2007
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Crown Limited (2008 - 2010)
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (1995 – 2006)
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Role & responsibility:
Independent Director
Chair of the Operations Committee.
Appointment date:
24 October 2013
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Alex has over 15 years’ industrial relations experience in both state and federal industrial relations systems. Currently a Principal at Maurice Blackburn, her previous roles include:
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Role & responsibility:
Independent Director
Chair, Audit Committee
Member, Risk & Compliance Committee
Jointly appointed by AHA and United Workers Union
Appointment date:
1 July 2021
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Janet is head of Gilbert + Tobin’s Disputes + Investigations practice in Melbourne. She is one of the pre-eminent commercial litigators in Australia and is known for obtaining outstanding results in the most complex disputes.
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Role & responsibility:
Employer Director
Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee
Member of the Special Investment Group
Appointed by the AHA
Appointment date:
1 July 2012
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With over 30 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry across all facets, including operations, corporate management, investment, development, asset management and real estate, David continues to provide consulting services and strategic advice on tourism investment opportunities. His key senior roles have included:
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Role & responsibility:
Employee Director and Deputy
Chair, Host-Plus Pty Limited1
Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Nomination and
Board Renewal Committee
Co-Chair, Special Investment Group
Appointed by United Workers
Union.
Appointment date:
17 August 20152
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As the Assistant Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) (2008–2015), Tim’s key responsibilities included management of the organising and education programs, the industrial and policy unit, and superannuation and retirement incomes.
Tim has a decade of experience as a director of two other industry superannuation funds and in various industry bodies. He has also served on government committees and boards in relation to superannuation, tax and workplace relations.
Prior to this role, Tim held various positions at the National Union of Workers (1995–2008). |
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1. Commencement date 15 May 2015.
2. Appointed Employee Director and Deputy Chair of the Host-Plus Pty Ltd Board effective 17 August 2015.
Role & responsibility:
Employee Director
Member of the People and Remuneration Committee
Appointed by United Workers Union
Appointment date:
1 February 2021
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Imogen has a background in industrial law and extensive experience in strategic leadership, strategy, and regulation and policy. She has worked for over five years in senior leadership positions in government and member-based organisations:
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Role & responsibility:
Employer Director
Member, Risk & Compliance Committee
Member, Audit Committee
Appointed by the AHA
Appointment date:
1 July 2021
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David has been the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tabcorp (a major gambling entertainment group listed on the ASX, employing more than 4,000 people) since June 2011, having joined Tabcorp in April 2010 as Managing Director - Wagering.
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Role & responsibility:
Employer Director and Deputy Co-Chair, Hostplus Board
Member, Operations Committee
Member, Nominations & Board Renewals Committee
Appointed by the AHA
Appointment date:
1 July 2021
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Craig has had the following experience:
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Role & responsibility:
Employee Director, Hostplus Board
Appointed by United Workers Union
Appointment date:
1 November 2021
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Gary has had the following experience:
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Alternate Directors
Role & responsibility:
Alternate Employee Director
Member of the Operations
Committee
Chair of the Claims Review Committee
Appointed by United Workers
Union.
Appointment date:
10 February 20171
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Bev has a background in industrial, corporate and regulatory law and extensive experience in media and communications strategy, stakeholder management and operational affairs. She has worked for over a decade in senior management positions in not-for-profit and member-based organisations. She is currently Deputy Director, Organisational Strategy, Risk & Compliance at the United Workers Union. Previous roles include:
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1Appointed Employee Director 10 February 2017 – 31 October 2021, and as Alternate Employee Director, effective 1 November 2021.
Role & responsibility:
Alternate Employer Director
Appointed by the AHA
Appointment date:
1 July 2021
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Brian is a specialist in general and financial management, regulation, compliance, hospitality industry advocacy and issues management.
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