Debby Blakey

Debby Blakey, CEO, HESTA 

Debby Blakey joined HESTA as the Executive for Member Advice in 2008 and held the role of Deputy CEO before becoming CEO in 2015.
She has more than 25 years’ experience in the super and financial services sector, including 12 years as founder and principal of an employee benefits consultancy.
Under Debby’s leadership, the $82 billion health and community services sector super fund has become a vocal proponent of responsible investment. She has overseen HESTA’s commitment to a Climate Change Transition Plan which is on target to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2050 and is committed to active stewardship of HESTA’s investments on behalf of its one million plus members.
With approximately 80% of HESTA members women, Debby is a strong advocate for a fairer financial system that prioritises womens’ and low-income workers’ financial security, both during their working lives and in retirement.
Debby is the President of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, a Director of the International Corporate Governance Network and founding Chair of the 40:40 Vision initiative – promoting gender equity at executive and Board level in ASX300 companies.
Debby holds a Bachelor of Science with majors in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.