State Super appoints new CIO

State Super has announced institutional investments veteran, Gary Gabriel, as its new chief investment officer, effective from early next month.

Gabriel would bring over 20 years’ experience to the role, most recently as general manager, portfolio strategy and risk at HESTA.

State Super chief executive, John Livanas, welcomed Gabriel’s track record in managing superannuation investment portfolios through market cycles, as well as his understanding of actuarial and defined benefit issues.