Responsible Investment Association Australasia CEO Simon O’Connor’s departure is scheduled for the end of this year.
Simon O’Connor.
After serving as CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for more than 10 years, Simon O’Connor has informed the RIAA board of his decision to transition out of the role, with his departure scheduled for the end of this year.
RIAA board chair Ross Piper expressed his appreciation for O’Connor’s contribution and acknowledged the timing was right for both the organisation and O’Connor personally to begin a leadership transition.
“Simon has been a highly effective, influential, and catalytic leader in our sector for over a decade. He has shaped and deeply embodied the mission of RIAA with a passion for driving a healthy and sustainable future through finance. The board expresses sincere thanks to Simon for his decade of service to RIAA, and also to the team and network of RIAA members,” said Piper.
Under O’Connor’s guidance, RIAA has experienced significant growth in size and impact, representing more than 500 investment organisations across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, collectively managing more than US$29 trillion in assets. RIAA is supported by a highly skilled team of 20 staff and an experienced leadership team.
Reflecting on his decision, Simon O’Connor said, “I am incredibly proud of the position that RIAA is in today and the influence and impact we as an organisation have on a daily basis to drive a more sustainable future through finance. It’s been a privilege to hold this role and work with our brilliant team, our strong and committed board, and our passionate and engaged community of members for the last decade.”
O’Connor will work closely with the board and team throughout the remainder of the year to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership. Following his departure, O’Connor plans to take a break and looks forward to spending more time with his family, who are rapidly growing up, and will take some time to consider his future endeavours.
The board will shortly begin a recruitment process to find a replacement.
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