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Bill Watson

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Committee Member at Melbourne Poets Union
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Bill Watson is the CEO of First Super, leveraging a diverse background in infrastructure, transport, and consulting to lead the superannuation fund. He holds a Master of Applied Finance and is described by colleagues as an energetic, inspiring, and achievement-oriented leader. He has extensive experience in executive management roles across multiple sectors.

Beyond his corporate role, Bill is deeply involved in the arts as a committee member for the Melbourne Poets Union. He has authored publications on the superannuation industry, blending his analytical business perspective with a creative and strategic mindset often associated with his passion for poetry.

He is a published poet who connects the creative process of writing with strategic problem-solving in the financial services industry.

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Current Role
Committee Member
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Topics Bill cares about

Superannuation Industry
As the CEO of a super fund and author of "Buttoning Up Australian Superannuation, " he has a deep-seated interest in the industry's structure, risks, and member outcomes.
Infrastructure & Transport
His career includes extensive experience managing large public transport enterprises like Sydney Ferries and TransAdelaide, and consulting for infrastructure and mining owners.
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Career

Work history

5-2015 - 5-2017
Committee Member
Melbourne Poets Union
1-2014 - 12-2024
Director
The New Daily
4-2013
Chief Executive Officer
First Super
6-2011 - 4-2013
Principal
Evans&Peck
12-2009 - 6-2011
Principal
Monkey's Fist Pty Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

From the CEO Bill Watson. Featured in First Super
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BUSSQ poaches First Super CEO. Featured in SuperReview
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Education
7-2021 - 7-2023
Graduate Certificate in Computing
Charles Sturt University
2013 - 2017
Master of Applied Finance
Charles Sturt University
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