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Craig Reucassel
Writer, comedian and broadcaster at Fight for Planet ACraig Reucassel is an Australian writer, comedian and broadcaster. Craig and a group of friends founded The Chaser newspaper, which led to a number of ABC TV Chaser programs including The Election Chaser, CNNNN, The Chaser’s War on Everything, The Hamster Wheel, and the satirical consumer affairs show The Checkout. Craig attended the University of Sydney, and graduated with honours in Bachelor of Economics (Social Science) and Bachelor of Laws. As well as his TV work, Craig has worked on triple j with fellow Chaser Chris Taylor. In 2017 and 2018, he presented the multi-award winning ABC TV series War on Waste. In 2020, Craig presented the ABC TV documentary series Fight for Planet A and Big Weather (and how to survive it).
Mara Bún
President at Australian Conservation FoundationMara Bún, President of the Australian Conservation Foundation and Non-Executive Director of Australian Ethical Investments, has enjoyed crossing finance, research and community sectors since arriving in Australia in 1990. She led Policy at Choice during banking sector de-regulation, Internet Equities Research at Macquarie Bank during the dotcom boom/bust, and business development at CSIRO as mission based research flagships emerged. Mara was recently appointed inaugural Chair of the board of Australian Impact Investments.
Xavier O'Halloran
Founding Director of Super Consumers AustraliaXavier is a consumer advocate whose role it is to keep industry and regulators accountable to consumer needs in financial services. He led the team responding to the Financial Services Royal Commission at CHOICE, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group, and has represented consumers on several government and industry advisory bodies.
Simon O'Connor
CEO of Responsible Investment Association AustralasiaSimon is the CEO of RIAA, the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand. RIAA is dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy. Simon has operated at the intersection of economics, finance and sustainability for nearly 20 years and has international experience as an economic adviser, investment analyst and sustainability consultant across finance, corporate and not for profit sectors.
Karen McLeod
Certified Financial PlannerKaren McLeod is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP), specialising in ethical investment. She has been a board member of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) since 2010, and also sits on its Certification Committee. In 2014, she chaired the Ethical Adviser's Cooperative, which promotes ethical investment options to Australian investors and advisers. In 2019 she was named in the Financial Standard's Power50 - Most Influential Advisers in Australia.
Liza McDonald
Head of Responsible Investment at Aware SuperLiza has over 20 years’ experience in the superannuation sector, and is a specialist and passionate advocate for responsible investments. As Head of Responsible Investments, she has led the development and implementation of the Fund’s Responsible Investment policies and the execution of the Climate Change Adaption Plan. Liza is a Director of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), and is a member of the advisory committee with the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) and ESG Research Australia.
Adam Verwey
Founder and Managing Director of Future SuperAdam is a founder and managing director at Future Super, Australia’s first 100% fossil fuel free super fund, managing $1 billion in superannuation money. Adam has a long history in ethical investment, with an expertise in superannuation, ESG research, corporate campaigning, and constructing ethical indices. He is the managing director responsible for investment management, impact and advocacy.