AEI Directors

Australian Ethical Investment

	Naomi Edwards B.Sc. (Hons), FIA FIAA FNZSA, Non-Executive Chairperson Naomi is a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and has a high level of financial experience with practical conservation and environmental links. Naomi was partner in charge of the financial services industry group within Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in Sydney and leader of the financial services practice for Trowbridge Consulting for many years. She has recently undertaken pro bono work providing actuarial assistance for environmental and social organisations. Naomi is a director of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd, chairs the Board’s audit committee and is a member of the remuneration committee.
	Howard Pender B.A.(Hons), Executive Director Howard received a university medal in economics from the Australian National University. He worked at the Commonwealth Treasury and then as senior economist at Bankers Trust in Sydney. From 1992 to 1997, he was a visiting fellow in the Centre for International and Public Law at the Australian National University. Howard has been a director of two other Australian Stock Exchange-listed companies. Howard is a director of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd and is a member of the board’s finance and investment committees.
	Caroline Le Couteur B.Ec., B.Bus., Grad Dip(EnvMan&Dev), FAICD, Executive Director Caroline has been committed to environmental conservation and social justice throughout her life. She is a member of the national council of the Australian Conservation Foundation and has been a candidate for the Greens in both Australian Capital Territory and federal elections. Caroline has held senior government positions in information management. She is the company’s information technology manager and, until September 2002, was also the funds administrator. Caroline is the company’s risk management officer. Caroline is also on the board’s remuneration committee.
	James Thier B.Sc. (Hons), Executive Director James has had academic experience as a researcher and has taught in the faculties of economics, environmental studies and geography at the University of New South Wales. He has held senior positions in local government and within peak bodies of the credit union movement. James is the company’s business development manager. James is also a director of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd and is on the board’s investment and compliance committees. James was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship to examine the mechanism of shareholder advocacy.
	Justine Hickey B.Com, GAICD, SAFin, CFA, Non-Executive Director Justine has over 15 years experience in investment and funds management, as an equities portfolio manager and in senior management. She was Head of Equities at Suncorp Investment Management in Brisbane until 2004 and previously a Portfolio Manager at Flemings Investment Management (now JP Morgan) in the UK. Justine is a director of Hyperion Flagship Investments Ltd and chairs the Youth Enterprise Trust Foundation - which supports disadvantaged youth. She also is a member of the investment committees of Dalton Nicol Reid and the University of Melbourne.
	Anne O'Donnell BA MBA FAICD, Managing Director Prior to joining Australian Ethical, Anne held a senior management position with the ANZ Bank and has extensive knowledge of the finance industry. Whilst at ANZ Anne was a staff elected director of the ANZ Staff Superannuation Fund, which managed $1B on behalf of 24,000 members. Anne is the chair of Australian Ethical Investment's finance committee, and either a member or observer of the Board committees for investment, compliance and risk, and remuneration. She is also a director of the Centre for Australian Ethical Research Pty Ltd and the Community CPS Australia Credit Union.
	Dr Les Coleman B.Eng.(Hons), B.Sc.(Hons), M.Ec., PhD, Non-Executive Director Les has been a trustee of two superannuation funds, a director of ten companies involved in finance, retail and distribution and has over 20 years experience in senior management positions. Since 2004, Les has been a Senior Lecturer at the Finance Department of the University of Melbourne and has published many articles and papers, particularly in the area of risk management. For four years Les was a weekly columnist with The Australian newspaper.
	André Morony B.Ec.(Hons), M.Ec., Non-Executive Director Andre started his 30 years in the finance sector at the Commonwealth Treasury, representing Australia at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development before taking various roles at Bankers Trust (BT) including as Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer. From 2001‑2006, Andre was Chief Investment Officer at ARIA, and he currently sits on the boards of ABN AMRO Investments Australia, Challenger LBC Terminals Jersey Limited and Steam Packet Group. He is also on the Catholic Superannuation Fund investment committee.

Biographies last updated: July 2008