Professional Overview
Kathy Vincent currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. ART has recently gone through an executive restructuring, resulting in Kathy's appointment. She is also designated as the Chief of Retirement at ART, focusing on the fund's retirement strategy, including product, service model, and advice.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Chief Operating Officer at Australian Retirement Trust
- Position Start: December 2023
- Responsibilities: Oversight of daily operations and strategic implementation aligned with ART's vision and growth strategies.
Chief of Retirement at Australian Retirement Trust
- Responsibilities:
- Execution of ART’s retirement strategy
- Strategic leadership across all elements of the fund’s retirement offerings
- Development and implementation of product and service models aimed at supporting 2.2 million ART members through their retirement phase
Professional Experience
Kathy brings over 30 years of finance industry experience, covering a diverse range of products, strategy, and advice executive roles. Prior to joining ART, Kathy accumulated extensive experience at several leading financial institutions:
- Macquarie Group: Over 18 years in various senior roles.
- MLC and National Australia Bank (NAB): Held significant positions contributing to her deep industry expertise.
- BT: Most recently served as Chief Strategy and Product Officer, highlighting her expertise in strategic development and product management.
Notable Achievements
- Instrumental in ART’s new executive structure aimed at enhancing market position as a leading retirement partner.
- Joins ART following a global search that emphasized the importance of her extensive background in the financial sector.
- Recognized industry veteran with significant contributions in shaping financial products and strategies.
Strategic Vision and Goals
Kathy’s appointment is seen as pivotal to delivering ART’s vision of being Australia's most chosen and trusted retirement partner. Her role is critical as ART aims to support the transitioning needs of Australians moving into the retirement phase.
CEO Bernard Reilly highlights Kathy’s capacity to deliver market-leading support due to her extensive experience. Kathy herself is committed to deploying ART’s ambitious vision to offer robust retirement income strategies for its members.
Quotes and Public Statements
- Kathy Vincent on joining ART: “Given the growing needs in this space, it’s a really exciting time to be focussed on supporting Australians up to and through their retirement, and I’m thrilled to join Australian Retirement Trust.”
- CEO Bernard Reilly: “Kathy’s experience and knowledge of product, strategy and financial advice will be a valuable asset to Australian Retirement Trust and our members.”
Conclusion
Kathy Vincent's extensive and varied experience positions her as a key strategic leader within ART, equipped to drive the organization’s growth and its commitment to serving the retirement needs of Australians. Her roles as both the Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Retirement underscore her central role in overseeing the execution of ART’s strategies and supporting its vast membership.
