At GESB, our investment team undertakes a range of activities to help maximise long-term returns from our super and retirement products.

Sharon Hicks - Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Sharon leads GESB's investment team and is responsible for the overall management of the various investment portfolios, including GESB's asset allocation policy. Sharon joined GESB in August 2000 and was appointed CIO in July 2007. She has more than 15 years experience in the investment industry including key roles as an equity analyst with stockbroking firms Merrill Lynch, Hartley Poynton and DJ Carmichael & Co, specialising in small companies and industrial markets. Sharon has a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA).

Steve McKenna - Senior Investment Strategist

Steve develops strategies for GESB's cash, fixed interest and alternatives portfolios. Steve has over 17 years investment experience in Australia and overseas, including roles in investment analysis, manager research and portfolio construction at Everest Group, The Capital Partnership and Macquarie Bank. He joined GESB in July 2009.

Bill Dwyer - Senior Investment Strategist

Bill focuses on strategies for GESB's Australian and international share portfolios. Bill is a CFA charterholder and a qualified Actuary with 11 years experience in financial services, most recently as Manager, Investments at a $3 billion superannuation fund. Previously, Bill gained 5 years experience in a senior manager research role at a global investment consultant. Bill joined GESB in August 2009.

Kate Budiselik - Investment Strategist

Kate Budiselik has responsibility for formulating and managing GESB's real estate and infrastructure asset class strategies and multi-manager line-ups. Kate has extensive real estate investment experience gained in the UK, Europe and Asia over the last 10 years. Prior to joining GESB, Kate was Assistant Portfolio Manager for MGPA in Hong Kong. Previous roles include Associate and Assistant Vice President for Citigroup Property Investors based in Hong Kong and London, respectively. Kate holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. She joined GESB in November 2009.

Edwin Schultz - Investment Strategist

Edwin focuses on asset allocation, investment policies and currency. He has 20 years investment experience across various asset classes, including 10 years managing real return funds for Coronation Fund Managers in South Africa. He has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and is a CFA charterholder. He joined GESB in May 2010.

John Lim - Investment Analyst

John's role involves analysing economic, investment and performance data across all asset classes, providing input for the team's evaluation of investment managers and formulation of investment strategy. John has a Bachelor of Science, a Graduate Diploma in Science and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. Prior to joining GESB in May 2004 John held roles in policy development, strategic research and data analysis within the government sector.

Andrew Guilfoyle - Investment Analyst

Andrew's role involves analysing economic, investment and performance data across all asset classes, providing input for the team's evaluation of investment managers and formulation of investment strategy. Andrew has 5 years experience in the investment industry, most recently with investment manager BT Financial Group based in Sydney. Andrew has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). He joined GESB in December 2008.