Women in Super Networking Breakfast at the 2026 ASFA Conference

Begin your day with an engaging panel discussion

Women in Super Chair, Robbie Campo, will facilitate a dynamic discussion between industry leaders in the superannuation sector. This conversation will explore each panelists career journey, how they have faced and overcome challenges - as well as what kind of support systems they have accessed and implemented to help them achieve their inspiring leadership success stories. 

Panelists

• Debby Blakey AM

Debby Blakey AM, GAICD, was the CEO of HESTA for 11 years, a $100 billion superannuation fund for health and community services workers. With over 30 years’ experience in the superannuation and financial services sectors, she holds qualifications in Mathematics, Computer Science, Financial Advice, Governance, Pension Fund Design and Sustainability.
Debby’s leadership is characterised by a 'people-first' approach, focusing on enhancing member experiences and financial outcomes while also ensuring
operational rigour and excellence. She is a strong advocate for innovation and transformation within the superannuation industry.
Debby is a Director of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN). She was the founding Chair of the 40:40 Vision initiative - promoting gender equality at executive and Board level in ASX300 companies and previously served as the President of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI).
Under Debby’s leadership, HESTA has been called the 'corporate conscience of Australia' for its commitment to strong governance, environmental management and gender equality.
In 2026, Debby transitioned from her role as HESTA CEO to broader Board governance, leaving a legacy of purpose-driven leadership and lasting impact on the superannuation sector. 

• Heather Gray

Heather is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected superannuation lawyers. She has recently concluded six years as the Lead Ombudsman, Superannuation at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, where she led a team of decision makers dedicated to ensuring that superannuation complaints are resolved fairly and effectively. Before starting at AFCA, Heather practised as a superannuation lawyer for more than 30 years, and was a partner at firms including Allens and Hall & Wilcox.
Throughout her career, Heather has been actively involved in consulting with Treasury and Regulators regarding the development of superannuation law and policy, and she was a member of the Law Council of Australia’s Superannuation Committee for many years. She has been a longtime member of the Superannuation Industry Stewardship Group, most recently as its Co-chair. 
Heather’s experience also includes directorships of an industry superannuation fund, a national mental health charity and an education provider, and membership of a university council. She was a founding director of the Mother’s Day Classic Foundation.
Heather is a frequent speaker at superannuation conferences and events, and an active contributor to the work of industry associations. She is passionate about using her skills, experience and insights to work towards a future in which all Australians can enjoy a safe and dignified retirement, including through her work consulting to the industry.

• Fiona Trafford Walker

Fiona is a Guardian at the Future Fund, an independent Non-Executive Director at Perpetual (ASX:PPT) and FleetPartners (ASX:FPR), an independent member of the IFM Real Estate Investment Committee and the Investment Committee at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.  She is also a strategic advisor to the Australian Retirement Trust Investment Committee and the Managing Director of MUFG Pension and Market Services.
Prior to transitioning from full-time executive life in December 2019, Fiona was an Investment Director (2017-2019) at Frontier Advisors, where she also previously held the positions of Managing Director (2000-2011) and Director of Consulting (2011-2017).  Fiona was Frontier’s foundation Managing Director and played a critical role in growing the firm.  Fiona started her career in 1992 in the asset consulting services unit at Towers Perrin.
In 2013, Fiona was named as the inaugural “Woman of the Year” in the Money Management/Super Review Women in Financial Services Awards, as well as one of the top 10 global Asset Consultants by the US-based financial journal Chief Investment Officer from 2013 to 2016 inclusive and again in 2019.  She was also announced as a winner in The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards for 2016 in the Board/management category.  Fiona holds a Bachelor of Economics with first class Honours from James Cook University of North Queensland, receiving a University Medal on completion of her Honours degree, a Master of Finance from RMIT and is a Fellow of the AICD.

Panel Facilitator

• Robbie Campo

Robbie Campo is the CEO of HESTA, Australia's $105 billion superannuation fund for health and community services workers, with more than 1.05 million members across Australia.
She has worked as an executive in the superannuation industry for over two decades and was previously CEO of Emergency Services and State Super, a profit-to-member fund serving Victorian emergency services and state employees.
Robbie is passionate about the fundamental purpose of superannuation; to maximise the retirement outcomes of Australians and ensure that hard-earned contributions made throughout their working lives create financial security in their post-working years. A key priority for her is to see systemic improvements for women’s economic and retirement outcomes and women’s equal participation in the superannuation system.
She is also Chair of Women in Super.

Join us!

Following on from our brilliant 2025 breakfast panel discussion, our 2026 breakfast event is sure to be a conference highlight – we’d love to see you there.

This inclusive event is open to all (WIS Member, Non-Members, all genders)

Please Note:

The WIS Breakfast is being held as part of the 2026 ASFA Conference, it is however, not included in your ASFA conference ticket.

You do not need to be registered for the ASFA conference to attend the WIS Breakfast event.