Brief the Boss – Melbourne

About this event

The super sector’s key decision makers have some serious questions about the future. And they want to hear what our Future Leaders think.

For the launch of ASFA’s new Future Leaders event series, we’re flipping the script on professional development events. There’s no stage, no mic, and no politely eating your dinner while listening to a long keynote. Instead, you’ll be in real two-way conversations about the big issues facing our industry in the coming decades.

Pull up a seat with a small group of fellow Future Leaders and rotate around the room in a series of timed conversations with sector “bosses”: senior leaders drawn from different roles and functions across funds and service providers. Each boss will bring a burning question to the table. Share your take, hear theirs in return, and at the end of the night each boss will reflect on what’s stuck with them from the evening’s conversations.

 

Details

Imperial Hotel

6 August, 2026
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Pricing (incl. GST)

Member: $50
Non-member: $70

Note: ASFA Future Leaders events are only open to people under 40 years old with less than 10 years’ experience working in the superannuation industry.

Speakers

Eoin Burke

Head of Financial Crime & Identity, MUFG Retirement Solutions

Speaker Bio

Eoin Burke is the Head of Financial Crime & Identity, MUFG Retirement Solutions, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services (MPMS) and has over 20 years of experience in financial crime prevention, compliance, and data analytics.

Eoin has held senior leadership roles across APAC and EMEA, and plays a critical role in protecting the organisation from financial threats is responsible for safeguarding the data and monetary assets of over 20 million accounts. His remit includes fraud and scam prevention, AML/CTF compliance and reporting, regulator and law enforcement engagement, training and awareness, and driving innovation in protective technologies. He also developed 鈥槾〕⒎「榘这��, MPMS鈥檚 internal fraud analytics capability, which now protects millions of accounts on daily and has prevented more than $170 million in financial crime over the past 6 years.

A recognised industry leader, Eoin regularly speaks at major forums including the National Anti Scam Centre and AUSTRAC Forums, sharing insights on emerging risks and best practices in financial crime prevention. His strategic direction continues to strengthen MPMS鈥檚 defences and reinforce its commitment to integrity and security.

Bernie Dean

Chief Strategy Officer, CBUS

Speaker Bio

Bernie is committed to bringing employers, workers and funds together on super and related economic issues that have the power to generate shared prosperity and a better, fairer way of life in Australia.

He has extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of business strategy, corporate affairs and marketing programs in the superannuation environment. As a previous, and proud Chief Executive of Industry Super Australia, Bernie led the team that integrated marketing and advocacy programs that helped industry super funds remain competitive, protected the founding principles of super, and boosted member savings.

Prior to working in super Bernie held a series of senior executive roles at WorkSafe Victoria, including leading award-winning marketing and communication programs that help protect workers lives and drive down the rate and cost of workplace injuries.

Hayley Pope

General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, REI Super

Speaker Bio

Hayley Pope is General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at REI Super, with more than 19 years鈥� experience across superannuation, risk management, governance and regulatory compliance. In her dual role, Hayley supports the Trustee and Executive team with strategic legal advice alongside oversight of the Fund鈥檚 risk and compliance frameworks. She joined REI Super following senior governance and legal roles including Hostplus, the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal, Cbus, IOOF, and most recently Executive Manager, Governance at First Super. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University.

David Short

Chief Operations Officer, Novigi

Speaker Bio

David is an experienced executive who has worked across both consulting and corporate environments in Australia and the UK. Throughout his career, he has built and led operational, delivery and business support functions, with a strong focus on customer experience, analytics and organisational performance.

In his current role, David is responsible for the operations of one of the wealth and retirement industry's leading technology partners. He plays a keypart in shaping the firm's strategic direction while ensuring the organisation has the operational capability and support functions required to successfully deliver large-scale transformation, data and technology initiatives across the industry.

David has executive-level experience spanning banking, wealth management, telecommunications and healthcare, providing a broad perspective on leadership, growth and organisational transformation.

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