Karen Lyas

Karen Lyas possesses extensive experience in administrative support and executive assistance, currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Investment Officer at Hostplus since April 2022. Prior roles include positions at Statewide Super in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, and as Executive Assistant to Yasser Shahin at Peregrine Corporation. Karen's career also includes significant roles at EY as both Secretary for the SA Advisory Board and Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner, as well as experience at RJC Evans & Co and Australian Bight Abalone Ltd. Earlier experience spans administrative roles at Lifeplan Funds Management and Arthur Andersen & Co., adding to a strong foundation in executive support over several decades.