BUSSQ appoints new Chief Investment Officer
Media release - January 2026
BUSSQ is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Watson as its Chief Investment Officer.
Bill has extensive investment management experience, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of First Super, where he was responsible for investment management, as well as the strategic and operational aspects of the fund. In this new role, Bill will oversee the fund’s investment strategy, focusing on delivering strong, long-term returns for members.
“We’re delighted to welcome Bill to the team” said Damian Wills, Chief Executive Officer of BUSSQ. “Bill’s deep expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in delivering value for our members and navigating an evolving investment landscape”.
Bill replaces outgoing CIO, Peter Laity, who exited the Fund in December 2025 to spend more time with his Melbourne based family. Bill will join the $7.5 billion fund in April 2026.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Carolyn Bartsch, Executive Manager, Marketing, Brand & Communications
Email: cbartsch@bussq.com.au
About BUSSQ
BUSSQ is an industry superannuation fund that has been looking after the retirement savings of Queensland’s building and construction and civil industries for more than 40 years. We understand the unique challenges of the industry and everything we do, from developing products to providing services, is focused on delivering solutions tailored to our members. Our goal is to help our members’ finances to work as hard as they do.