ASFI Board appointments strengthen cross-sector leadership in sustainable finance

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), the peak body for sustainable finance in Australia, has appointed Zak May and David Atkin to its Board, alongside the reappointment of Jeff Brunton and Katharine Tapley. These changes strengthen ASFI’s ability to coordinate action across the financial system, and align capital with climate, nature and social outcomes.

Zak May, Executive Director at IFM Investors, has been involved in ASFI’s work since the development of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap. He brings expertise across asset management, public policy and sustainable finance strategy.

David Atkin, former CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment, brings global experience across institutional investment, stewardship and system-level reform, including senior roles at AMP Capital and Cbus.

Kristy Graham, Chief Executive of ASFI, welcomed the appointments:

“These appointments reflect the depth of experience across Australia’s sustainable finance system and strengthen ASFI’s ability to work across policy and markets.

“Strong governance matters, and these appointments will support ASFI achieve strong outcomes as we move into the next phase of our work.

“Both have been involved in ASFI’s work since before we were established as an organisation, and bring perspectives shaped across different parts of the financial system, which is critical to how ASFI operates.”

ASFI also confirmed the reappointment of Jeff Brunton, Head of Portfolio Management at HESTA and Katharine Tapley, Head of Sustainable Finance at ANZ.

“This continuity at the Board level supports the long-term vision that is required to progress system-wide work across sustainable finance,” said Graham.

“Jeff and Katharine have both played an important role in guiding ASFI’s work and strengthening engagement across the sustainable finance ecosystem.”

ASFI also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing Board members Fiona Reynolds and Kristian Fok, who have supported the organisation’s development and direction.

“Fiona and Kristian have contributed to ASFI’s growth and impact, including strengthening ASFI’s whole of financial system approach. On behalf of the Board and team, I thank them for the important role they have played in shaping ASFI’s work.”

Board composition is one of the ways ASFI brings together expertise across banking, superannuation, investment and policy, to address system-wide challenges in sustainable finance.

The appointments are effective from 2 April 2026.