Paul Cahill CEO

Paul joined NESS Super in January 2018 as our new CEO. Paul has 25+ years’ experience in the superannuation sector, having had long CEO tenures at AMIST and ClubPlus super where he grew those Fund’s significantly. Paul is passionate about helping members retire with as much dignity as possible.

Dave McKinley ETU appointed Chairman of Trustee Directors

Dave has been a Director at NESS Super since 30 July 2015 and was appointed Chairman of Trustee Directors effective 28 February 2018. He brings to the position extensive experience in the electrotechnology industry and strong knowledge of industrial relations.

Dave began working as an official with the Electrical Trades Union of Australia (ETU) in 2002 and was elected to the position of Assistant Secretary NSW Branch in 2015. In 2017 Dave was elected Secretary, NSW Branch.

Since November 2014 Dave has been a Director, representing the Electrical Trades Union, on the Mechanical Electrical Redundancy Trust (MERT) Board.

In addition, Dave is Director of legal firm New Law Pty Ltd and Chair of Electrotechnology Industry Group Training Ltd. 

NESS Super Board Committee Membership

• Member of the Audit & Compliance Committee
• Member of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Investment Committee

John McCrory Independent Director

John has been a Director with NESS Super since May 2001. John is a qualified accountant (CPA) and company secretary (FGIA) with extensive experience in superannuation, remuneration and employee benefits and compliance.

John is a life member and past federal president of the Association of Superannuation Funds (ASFA).

He also previously held the position of:

• Risk & Compliance Manager - ASSET Super
• Project Manager, Acting CEO & Compliance Manager - NGS Superannuation Fund
• Internal Superannuation Administrator - Alstom
• Manager Group Human Resources - Goldfields Limited
• Manager Employee Benefits - RGC Limited
• Director - Accountants Superannuation Fund    

NESS Super Board Committee Membership

• Chairman of the Audit & Compliance Committee
• Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Investment Committee

Reg Young NECA appointed Director

Reg has been a director of NESS Super since August 2005 and held the role of Chairman from December 2018 to March 2021.

Reg has worked in electrical contracting since 1967, commencing work as an apprentice electrician, progressing through the industry to managing director and partner in Bass Electrical Pty Ltd from 1986. Reg has demonstrated his commitment to the contracting industry as a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) NSW since 1988. In this time Reg has served as NSW Executive Council member, NSW President and National Vice President. He has represented NECA as a member of the NSW Office of Fair Trading Electrical Qualification Committee and Building Industry Security of Payments Committee.

Reg has achieved qualifications in Adjudication, Leadership, Risk Management and obtained a Diploma in Superannuation in 2014. Reg was awarded life membership of NECA in March 2002 for service and commitment to the industry. Reg brings a commitment to the NESS goal of 'ensuring the best possible retirement income to members' through 40 years' service to contracting and contractors.

He also currently holds the following positions:

• Director, Beech Pty Ltd, Daydaze Pty Ltd, Ingleburn Pty Ltd, Cliff Road Pty Ltd
• Chairman of NECA Foundation
• Proud member of the OBEIL Industry Group

NESS Super Committee Membership

• Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee
• Insurance Committee

Reg's interests include: Family, Cycling, Golf and Physical Fitness.

Steve Robinson ETU appointed Director

Steve was an Alternate Director at NESS Super from 30 July 2015 to 7 October 2015. He was appointed as a Director of NESS Super on 7 October 2015. He brings to the position extensive experience in the electrotechnology industry and strong knowledge of industrial relations.

Steve has 25 years’ experience working as an Organiser/Industrial Officer for ETU NSW and as an Organiser for the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing & Allied Services Union of Australia.

Steve has also served 6 years as a Board member of the NSW Workers Compensation Dust & Diseases Board, current member of the ICARE Dust and Diseases Board and is a qualified aircraft avionic engineer.

Steve currently sits on the Trades Assessment Panel for Training Services NSW.

NESS Super Board Committee Membership

• Member of the Audit & Compliance Committee
• Member of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Insurance Committee

Chris Madson NECA appointed Director

Chris was appointed Chairman of the Board of NESS Super from April 2021.  Previously Chris was an Alternate Director from September 2015, then a Director from December 2019. Chris is a chartered accountant with a wealth of experience in the electrical contracting industry. He has held the role of Managing Director at Stowe Australia since 2007, Director of Stowe Australian from 2004 to 2007, and prior to this worked at Goldman Sachs and Arthur Anderson.

Chris is an Executive Committee Member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NSW branch) and the Electrical Contractors Association of NSW. He is an Audit Committee Member and has held the role of Treasurer since 2013.

Qualifications & Memberships

• Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting & Finance
• Chartered Accountant
• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Cert IV in Superannuation

Other Directorships currently held:

• Managing Director, Stowe Australia Pty Ltd
• Director, Mechanical & Electrical Redundancy Trust

Brad McDougall ETU appointed Director

Brad was appointed as a Director of NESS Super effective 1 March 2019. He has worked in the electrotechnology industry for 25 years.

Brad has worked as an Organiser for ETU NSW and in negotiating Industrial Agreements in several industries including construction, service, mining, rail and maintenance. Brad has also been responsible for conducting on-site construction safety.

NESS Super Board Committee Membership

• Member of the Audit Risk & Compliance Committee
• Member of the Insurance Committee

Simon Horrod Senior Member Services Manager

Simon was appointed Senior Member Services Manager in March 2016 and is responsible for NESS Super's member service operations, including our Contact Centre team. Simon has worked in the superannuation industry for over 25 years and has held senior roles in administration, service, sales and distribution.  

• (02) 8039 1384 or 0414 946 933
• simon@nesssuper.com.au

Paul Lahiff Independent Director

Paul was appointed as an Independent Director of the NESS Super Board in March 2019. In November 2018, Paul was appointed as Chairman of the Cuscal Board. Previously Paul was the inaugural Chair of NPP Australia Limited and has also served on the boards of Sunsuper, Cancer Council NSW, House With No Steps and Thorn Group.

Paul runs his own consultancy business specialising in strategy formulation, executive coaching & mentoring and Board governance. Paul has almost forty years’ experience in banking and finance including managing director roles with Mortgage Choice, Permanent Trustee and Heritage Building Society as well as senior executive roles with Westpac in Sydney and London.

Other Directorships currently held:

• Retail Finance Intelligence (RFi) Advisory Board
• AUB Holdings
• LIXI Australia
• Endometriosis Australia

Ben Lister ETU appointer Alternate Director

Ben Lister was appointed as an alternate Director of NESS Super on 7 June 2019. Ben has worked in the electrotechnology industry for 20 years. He commenced work with Ausgrid in 1999 as a linesman, then became a high voltage live linesman and later an apprentice trainer.

Ben is Assistant Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union NSW and ACT Branch. He previously worked as an Organiser for the ETU, negotiating Industrial Agreements in industries including construction, service, mining, rail, supply and maintenance. Ben has also been responsible for conducting on-site construction safety. Ben is currently a Director of the Mechanical and Electrical Redundancy Trust (MERT).

Ben believes in working hard to improve people’s work and family lives.

Felix Feist Risk and Compliance Manager

Felix joined NESS Super as Risk and Compliance Manager in February 2021. Felix has over 25 years’ experience in the superannuation and financial services industry, with a strong background in compliance, risk management, governance, and superannuation operations. Professional experience has been gained within industry funds, corporate funds, retail funds and consultant firms from both a superannuation trustee and business perspective. Felix holds a Diploma of Financial Services.

Bruce Duff NECA appointed Alternate Director

Bruce was appointed as an alternate Director of NESS Super on 31 January 2021.

Bruce has worked in the electrotechnology industry for over 40 years, from his apprenticeship days in his Father’s business in Wagga Wagga until his retirement in 2017 from RIC Electrics in Wagga Wagga, which he and his brother both owned and operated.

Current Directorships / Appointments

• NECA National President
• Chairman, NECA Foundation
• Director, NECA Trade Services Pty Limited
• Director & Secretary, DNF Investments Pty Ltd
• Director & Secretary, Tufinup Pty Ltd, as Trustee for DEFA Investment Unit Trust
• Director & Secretary, Workking Pty Ltd
• Director & Secretary, Rosecure Pty Ltd, as Trustee for RIC Electrics Super Fund
• Director & Secretary, Back Cast Pty Ltd, as Trustee for The Bruce Duff Family Trust
• Director, Penetrol Pty Ltd