Louise Davidson AM
Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder
Louise Davidson AM
She/ Her
Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors; Mother's Day Classic
Louise Davidson has spent her career with a focus on building long-term value for the millions of beneficiaries of Australian superannuation funds. Most recently this has included elevating the importance of environmental, social and governance factors in managing material financial risk in super fund investment portfolios.
As CEO of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) since 2015, Louise oversees ACSI’s program of company engagement, research and policy advocacy, backed by 30 years of senior experience in the financial services and ESG sectors. Her tenure as ACSI CEO has seen significant improvements in the way listed companies manage important issues including boardroom diversity, climate risk and human rights.
Prior to being appointed ACSI CEO, she was Investment Manager, ESG at Cbus superannuation fund, responsible for establishment and implementation of the ESG program within the fund’s investment portfolio.
Louise is the co-founder of the Mother’s Day Classic, which has raised more than $47 million for breast and ovarian cancer research since 1998. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019 for her significant service to the superannuation sector and to breast cancer research.
She is deputy chair of the Federated Hermes Client Advisory Board, and a former director of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the International Integrated Reporting Initiative and former chair and director of the Mother’s Day Classic Foundation
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:00
Success Through Collaboration and Accountability
Louise Davidson AM is the CEO of the ACSI, which represents Australian and international pension funds with nearly $2 trillion in funds under management, and co-founder of The Mother’s Day Classic. Learn how collaboration and a collective voice has been a tool for growth throughout her career, and why a diverse range of people on boards and in leadership teams is crucial to improving organisational decisions and outcomes.
Louise Davidson AM, Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors; Mother's Day Classic