Following the recent announcement that Intrust Super and Hostplus will merge on 26th November 2021, Intrust Super Chief Executive Officer Brendan O’Farrell has announced that he has not sought a role with the merged entity and will leave Intrust Super upon successful completion of the merger.Mr David Elia will be CEO of the merged entity, Hostplus. Intrust Super Chair Mr Gary Bullock, acknowledged Mr O’Farrell’s strong leadership and integrity which has driven organisational success over the past 17 years.
“Brendan is an exceptional leader – his strategic, commercial, and relationship-building strengths have been a key platform for the Fund’s success, as has been his ability to build and drive an innovative and dedicated team. I have no doubt his skillset will ensure that future success and accolades flow to any organisation he may choose to represent in the future”
“Brendan always puts Fund members first, and this philosophy has delivered members strong longterm performance and exceptional service delivery – a blend which we believe made Intrust Super a truly unique proposition.”
Mr O’Farrell expressed his gratitude for his time with the Fund and industry. “I’ve enjoyed my time with Intrust Super immensely and am grateful to have worked in such a dynamic part of the financial services industry. I also feel very fortunate to have delivered such an important financial service to the Hospitality industry – some of the hardest workers in the country who form a big part of Australian culture. I’m extremely grateful for the support and guidance provided by the Board over many years and proud of the exceptional Intrust Super Team and excited about the journey these individuals will have, ensuring strong performance and service delivery to members in the future.”
