Jeremy Cooper*
Strategic Adviser | ESG, Sydney
I am passionate about helping clients operationalise ESG-related issues. My 40-year career across a broad range of fields equips me to deliver a depth of knowledge and perspectives on ESG issues for clients wanting to thrive in the years ahead.

With a distinguished background as a former Deputy Chair of ASIC and author of the influential 'Cooper Review' on superannuation reforms, Jeremy brings unparalleled expertise to our team. He began his career in a major national law firm for 20 years doing principally corporate advisory work.

Jeremy currently chairs advisory boards for independent superannuation think-tank: The Conexus Institute and Future Group on climate-related issues. He is also a non-executive director of Bennelong Funds Management Limited.

His current portfolio reflects his interest in the intersection between the financial services sector and the decarbonisation of the Australian economy.

Career highlights

  • Deputy chair of ASIC for five years (2004-09).
  • Chaired the 'Cooper Review' into the superannuation system in 2009-10, the recommendations of which were substantially adopted.
  • Chairman of Retirement Income at Challenger Limited, a role that involved thought leadership around the retirement phase of super; policy reform advocacy and research into financial issues affecting retirees. Jeremy has a global reputation as a retirement income expert.

*not an Australian legal practitioner