Having joined Hostplus in 2013 following several leadership roles across the financial services industry, Lewis was appointed Group Executive in 2018. His extensive superannuation knowledge and leadership experience sees him well equipped to manage the responsibilities of this position.

Lewis contributes significantly to the development and implementation of Hostplus' strategy and business plans and is passionate about improving member outcomes. As Group Executive – Finance and Technology, Lewis is responsible for all commercial, financial and taxation matters, as well as managing the strategy, security and operations of the technology ecosystem.

In addition to his departmental responsibilities, Lewis also acts as the lead executive for the Hostplus Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. As a result, Lewis plays a key role in making sure Hostplus maintains a strong internal control environment that safeguards and protects the interests of members.

Roles and key responsibilities

Group Executive, Finance and Technology 

• Provide strategic financial leadership to Hostplus
• Lead and manage the Finance function, including commercial matters, financial accounting, budgets, internal and external audits and taxation obligations
• Lead and manage the Technology function to facilitate the delivery of technology operations and strategy, including architecture, security and digital solutions

Year of appointment

• 2018

Qualifications and memberships

• Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting, Chartered Accountants
• Currently completing Masters of Organisational Leadership, Melbourne Business School
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Monash University
• Diploma of Management, Swinburne University of Technology
• ASFA 146 Superannuation, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Fellow, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
• Fellow, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees
• Member Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL)

Experience

• Group Executive, Finance, Technology and Operations, Hostplus
• Group Executive, Finance, Strategy and IT, Hostplus
• Head of Finance and Business Services, Hostplus
• Manager, Finance and Business Services, Hostplus
• Financial Controller, Hostplus
• Financial Controller, VMIA
• Manager, Fund Reporting (Plum), NAB
• Accounting Manager, Mercer
• Manager, KPMG