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Kate Farrar

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Chief Executive Officer at Brighter Super
📍 Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Kate Farrar is the CEO of Brighter Super, where she has driven growth from $10 billion to over $37 billion in assets through strategic mergers. Her leadership, honed at firms like McKinsey & Company, earned her the 2024 FEAL Fund Executive of the Year award. She holds a Masters in Econometrics and Finance and completed an Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD.

An influential voice in Queenslands future, Kate serves as the President of the Queensland Futures Institute, contributing to public policy debates on economic and social growth. She has a unique academic background, holding a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree and has worked as a DJ abroad.

Interesting fact: In addition to her extensive career in finance and energy, Kate started her professional journey as a Bond Quantitative Analyst after completing a degree in music.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
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Superannuation Growth
Spearheaded Brighter Super's expansion from $10B to over $37B through strategic mergers, including the first industry fund acquisition of a retail fund.
Member-Centric Advice
Champions delivering personalized advice and support to help members retire with confidence, a key focus in her leadership and public statements.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Chief Executive Officer
Brighter Super
8-2016 - 4-2018
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company - Associate Partner
2-2010 - 8-2016
Managing Director
QEnergy
4-2007 - 10-2009
Executive Director
RBS Morgans Limited
6-1999 - 4-2007
Chief Operating Officer
Ergon Energy
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Education
2015 - 2015
Advanced Management Programme
INSEAD
1989 - 1995
Master's degree
UNSW
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