Michelle Ostermann in conversation with Robbie Campo 

Australia's superannuation system is the envy of many nations, but does "universal" mean equitable? And what can three decades of global pension experience teach us about the gaps we still haven't closed?

Join Women in Super for an intimate, facilitated Q&A with Michelle Ostermann CFA, ICD.D - Chair of the International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM), former CEO of the UK Pension Protection Fund, and one of the most respected pension leaders working across the globe today.

In conversation with Robbie Campo, Michelle will share her personal and professional journey -  the roles she has held across multiple international systems, the choices she has made, and the obstacles she has navigated. She will bring a uniquely global lens to bear on Australia's super system, exploring where it performs strongly, where it mirrors broader labour market inequalities, and what that means for women's retirement outcomes. The discussion will examine how a "universal" system can still replicate gender inequity, what Australia can learn from other jurisdictions, and where the gaps in the data and evidence remain. Michelle will also reflect on key influences that have shaped her thinking, including insights from Julia Gillard on the depth of misogyny in Australia, and how those dynamics play out in policy, systems design, and women's retirement outcomes.

There will be plenty of time for audience questions. Come ready to engage.

Michelle A. Ostermann, CFA, ICD.D
Michelle Ostermann is a globally recognised pension leader and thought leader in pension system design, with over 30 years of experience across investment management, governance, and public policy.

She currently serves as Chair of the International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM), a global network of leading asset owners representing over $8 trillion in assets. Through ICPM, she works closely with the world’s largest and most sophisticated pension institutions on investment strategy, governance, and long-term value creation.

Michelle most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the UK Pension Protection Fund (PPF). She previously held senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Global Head of Capital Markets at PSP Investments, and Managing Director at Railpen Investments in the UK.

She is widely known for advancing the concept of pension systems as part of a country’s “capital architecture”—institutions that not only deliver retirement income but also shape long-term economic growth. Her work focuses on how large, fiduciary asset owners can deploy capital more effectively to improve both retirement outcomes and national prosperity.

Michelle holds the CFA designation and the ICD.D certification in corporate governance.