Simon Sutherland

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Senior Manager, Member Data at AustralianSuper

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Simon is a data-driven senior leader with over 25 years of experience in the Australian Superannuation industry. He specializes in establishing high-performing teams to deliver enterprise-wide Data Governance, Analytics, and Business Intelligence strategies. He recently joined AustralianSuper as Senior Manager, Member Data after more than 19 years with CareSuper.

After an extensive and loyal tenure of over 19 years at CareSuper, he has demonstrated a capacity for long-term commitment and deep institutional knowledge.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Data Governance
A core focus of his career, responsible for driving enterprise-wide data governance standards and maturing frameworks in multiple senior roles.
Data-Driven Strategy
Passionate about demonstrating the value of data as a strategic asset to align with and achieve key business outcomes.
Complex Data Migrations
Has hands-on experience managing complex data migration programs, including during fund mergers and changes in administration partners.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025 - 9-2025
Senior Manager, Member Data at AustralianSuper
7-2022 - 10-2024
Head of Data Governance & Insights at CareSuper
7-2015 - 6-2022
Head of Business Intelligence at CareSuper
7-2012 - 7-2015
Manager - Operations & Data Analytics at CareSuper
8-2007 - 6-2012
Business Services Manager at CareSuper

Education

Simon has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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