Australia’s Future Fund has appointed Richard Brandweiner as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Brandweiner will succeed Raphael Arndt, who is leaving the sovereign wealth fund at the end of 2026 to return to the private sector after nearly 20 years with the organization, including more than six years as CEO.
Brandweiner, who has more than 30 years of experience across all asset classes in investment management, currently serves as CIO of the Future Fund. He previously served as CEO of Pendal Australia (formerly BT), CIO of First State Super (now Aware Super) and group executive at Per-petual Investments. He also has served on several boards and investment committees across listed companies, family offices, government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and he currently serves on the Global Board of Governors of the CFA Institute.
The Future Fund manages a portfolio of more than A$350 billion ($TK billion). Brandweiner will remain CIO until he assumes his new role, and t
