Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation welcomes Janet Torney as new Chair
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Janet Torney as Chair of its Board for a three-year term, commencing on 31 March 2025.
31 Mar 2025
Ms Torney succeeds outgoing chair, Mr Garry Hounsell, who has served close to the maximum nine-year tenure of a CSC Director. She brings extensive superannuation experience, having previously held the role of Chair of trustee boards for Perpetual Superannuation, ANZ Staff Superannuation and Club Plus Superannuation. The appointment was made by Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher.
Ms Torney has served on various boards and committees across the superannuation, investments, infrastructure, insurance and engineering sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland (First Class Honours and University Medal), is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and ASFA, and an inaugural Life Member of Australian Business Economists.
“I want to congratulate Ms Torney on her appointment and have no doubt that her strong leadership skills and decades of industry experience will be highly valuable to CSC,” said Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher.
“I want to congratulate Ms Torney on her appointment and have no doubt that her strong leadership skills and decades of industry experience will be highly valuable to CSC,” said Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher.
“Under Ms Torney’s leadership, CSC will continue in its commitment to helping members achieve the retirement that they deserve and have worked for. “I wish the best to Mr Garry Hounsell and thank him for his service on the Board and for providing sound stewardship of members’ retirement benefits during this time,” Minister Gallagher concluded.
CSC's new Chair - Ms Janet Torney