Maria Wilton

Committee Membership

• Investment Committee
• Risk and Compliance Committee
• Technology Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Economics, University of Tasmania
• Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees
• CFA Charterholder

Background

Maria has 30 years of experience in business, finance, and governance, having held leadership positions in investment management and superannuation, with a deep understanding of the profit-for-members superannuation sector. Maria was Independent Chair of Spirit Super until it merged to become CareSuper in November 2024.

Maria is a Director of Victorian Funds Management Corporation, Dexus Wholesale Property Fund, Member of the global Board of Governors of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, and Member of the State Investment Advisory Board (Queensland). She is also the Independent Chair of the QIC State Investments Committee. She has extensive experience as Chair of Business forums and governance of superannuation funds. Maria was formerly Chair and Country Head of the Australian business of Franklin Templeton, a globally listed investment manager.