legalsuper announces C-suite changes

legalsuper has named an interim chief executive as it continues its search for a permanent replacement and appointed a chief member officer.

legalsuper has appointed chief financial officer Michael Gogorosis as interim chief executive as the fund continues its search for a permanent replacement at the top.

This comes after legalsuper bid farewell to its chief executive Luke Symons, who announced in March he would take on the role of chief of Equip Super, effective July 1.

The fund has also named former CareSuper executive Paul Northey as chief member officer, strengthening its senior leadership team.

legalsuper chair Kirsten Mander said Gogorosis has played a key role in the funds operational and financial progress since joining in late 2023, positioning him well to lead the organisation during the transition period.

She pointed to his involvement in membership initiatives and broader strategic developments, alongside the fund's recent investment outcomes.

The leadership reshuffle comes as legalsuper continues to position itself as a specialist industry fund focused on the legal community while competing in a growing consolidated superannuation sector.

Earlier this year, the fund also refreshed its board, appointing Moira Saville and Joel Tucker as directors following the departure of long-serving board members Mary Mcken and Richard Flitcroft.

Meanwhile, Northey brings experience across superannuation, banking, insurance and member organisations, having previously held senior roles at CareSuper, RACV, ING and Aviva Australia.

His appointment reflects a strong pattern growing amongst funds with the importance upon member engagement, retention and services as competition intensifies across the retirement saving sector.

The fund said its MySuper Balanced option returned 12.56% for the 2024 to 2025 financial year, placing it among the strongest performing offerings in SuperRatings' annual rankings.