Announced at the FEAL Superannuation Leaders Forum Dinner in Sydney, the award celebrates exceptional vision, innovation and member focused leadership. As part of the recognition, Jason will receive a $30,000 education grant sponsored by QIC, to support continued professional development.

A reflection of strong and steady leadership

Jason’s achievement highlights the collective progress CareSuper has made through a period of significant change and growth. Under his leadership:

• We completed a major merger, bringing together a multi-locational workforce while maintaining consistently high levels of service.  Following the merger, we also welcomed 78,000 new members^*
• We delivered an innovative and highly successful Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) that strengthened scale and efficiency and exceeded financial targets.
• We have received several industry accolades^**, including maintaining CSBA’s #1 Customer Experience ranking, winning the Mozo People’s Choice Award for High Trust and SuperRatings’ Accountability and Transparency Award.
• We continue to grow, now supporting more than 600,000 members with a clear strategic plan for the future.

CareSuper Chair Linda Scott said the award reflects Jason’s commitment to members and his inclusive leadership approach:

“Jason was selected by our Board because he is a values driven, humble leader. As CEO, Jason has unwavering focus on building a growing fund with our members at the centre of every decision. Under his leadership, our profit to member fund continues to be an award-winning, member outcomes-led organisation. He consistently shines a light on members and staff rather than himself, embodying the highest standards of leadership.”

Jason’s influence also extends across the broader sector, including through his involvement with Industry Super Australia (ISA), where he continues to contribute to a strong, diverse and equitable retirement system for all Australians.

While Jason has been recognised individually, this award belongs to our whole organisation. It reflects the dedication of our people, the strength of our culture and our shared commitment to delivering the best possible experience for members.

Proving this commitment and strength of culture, CareSuper’s General Manager Growth and Partnerships, Stewart Pender, was also recognised.  Stewart was awarded the Michael Dwyer Leadership Scholarship, sponsored by AIA Australia.  The scholarship allows Stewart to attend the five-day Executive Colloquium at the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

This recognition is the reflection of a strong organisational culture that remains focused on delivering exceptional experiences and outcomes for our members. Congratulations to both Jason and Stewart on their well-deserved honours.