UniSuper names new board member

UniSuper has appointed a new member to its board, joining as an employer representative.

Scott Henderson replaces Nicole Gower, who departed after nine years with the super fund.

Henderson is currently vice president of corporate services at Edith Cowan University (ECU), where he oversees finance, information technology, buildings and facilities and commercial operations.

He is also the director of ECU Holdings, the university's investment company.

Perth-based Henderson previously served as chief executive of Netball WA and the West Coast Fever, SkyWest Airlines and Harvey Beef.

During her directorship, Gower served as deputy chair for two years. She also chaired the people, nomination and remuneration committee.

Gower currently is the vice president of operations at the University of Sydney and previously worked in senior roles at Macquarie University and University of New South Wales.

UniSuper board chair Mark Armour said Henderson's direct experience in capital markets, large-scale infrastructure investment and higher education governance makes him a strong addition to the board.

"We look forward to the contribution he will make to the fund's continued focus on delivering great retirement outcomes for members," he said.

"I also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the incredible work of Nicole Gower over more than eight years on UniSuper's board, Nicole's contributions were invaluable over this time and on behalf of the board I thank Nicole Gower for her exemplary service."

In January, venture capital firm Uniseed appointed Alastair Hick as chief executive, replacing Peter Devine who left the organisation in December 2025 after 20 years in the role.

UniSuper invested $75 million in Uniseed in 2022, becoming co-owner with others such as Monash University, Macquarie University and the University of Technology Sydney.

UniSuper had about $166 billion in assets under management at the end of 2025.