Future Fund appoints Richard Brandweiner as new CIO
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The news: The Future Fund has appointed Richard Brandweiner as its new chief investment officer, replacing Ben Samild who departed the government’s investment arm in September 2025.
The context: Brandweiner will step down from the Australian Ethical Investment board to take on the role. He was previously chief executive of Pendal Group and prior to that CIO at First State Super.
Brandweiner will start in the role on 1 July and will also join the Future Fund’s senior leadership team.
“The Future Fund has a compelling purpose as Australia’s sovereign wealth fund. Its investment approach and capabilities are globally respected. I look forward to working with the team and the Board of Guardians to continue to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns for Australia,” he said.
What they said: Future Fund CEO Raphael Arndt said: “I am delighted to welcome Richard to the Future Fund. He is an experienced investor and executive and has significant experience in leading investment teams to achieve their mandates.”
The source: Future Fund media release
