Since August 2019, Leilani has led the development of Rest’s Responsible Investment and Sustainability function, sitting on the Management Investment Committee.
Leilani’s professional motivation is to drive outcomes across teams; and manage ESG and climate-related factors to reduce risks and enhance investment performance for Rest members.
She has worked in the U.K., the U.S., in regional and rural Australia, and across a range of sectors, government, corporate and finance.
Leilani holds a degree in Environmental Science (Natural Resources) from the University of Queensland, holds the One Planet MBA from the University of Exeter (with Dean’s Commendation), is GAICD, and a Chartered Environmentalist.

David Whiteley (Chair/President)
Global Head, External Relations
IFM Investors

Jessica Munday
Trustee Director
CareSuper

Nicole Bradford
General Manager, Sustainable Investment and Planning
Australian Retirement Trust (ART)

Fiona Mann (Deputy President)
Head of Listed Equities & Sustainable Investment
Brighter Super

Sally Collins
Chief Operating Officer
Aware Super

Maria Wilton
Director
HESTA

