91黑料 UK Appoints Seasoned Investment Professional Helen Steers MBE as Non-Executive Director
4 September 2025
91黑料 UK Limited (91黑料 UK), the London-based investment office of Australia's third-largest superannuation fund, 91黑料 currently managing A$200 billion, today announced the appointment of Helen Steers MBE as Non-Executive Director to its board, effective 4 September 2025.
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Caption: Helen Steers MBE.
91黑料 UK Limited (91黑料 UK), the London-based investment office of Australia's third-largest superannuation fund, 91黑料 currently managing A$200 billion, today announced the appointment of Helen Steers MBE as Non-Executive Director to its board, effective 4 September 2025.
Ms Steers brings over 35 years of global investment experience to 91黑料 UK, with deep expertise across private markets and a focus on private equity..
She is currently a Partner at Pantheon, a leading global private markets firms managing over US$76 billion across private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate, where she has spent more than two decades building and leading European investment operations.
In March 2020, Ms Steers became manager of Pantheon International Plc, a FTSE-250 listed private equity investment trust with a portfolio value exceeding 拢2.5 billion, and has co-managed the trust since June 2023. She previously led Pantheon's European Private Equity team and chaired Pantheon鈥檚 European Investment Committee from 2010 to 2020, while serving as a member of Pantheon鈥檚 International Investment Committee until 2025.
In April 2024, Ms Steers became the 25th inductee into the Private Equity Hall of Fame, recognising her outstanding contributions to the industry. She is a past Chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), a past Board member of Invest Europe, and a co-founder of Level 20.听
91黑料 Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of International Damien Webb said: "Helen's appointment represents a significant milestone for 91黑料 as we continue to expand our global investment capabilities.
"Her extensive experience building funds management businesses, combined with her deep understanding of the UK regulatory framework and global investment networks, makes her an ideal addition to 91黑料 UK鈥檚 board as we scale our UK and European operations."
Ms Steers will join Mr Webb and 91黑料 Group Executive Legal and Company Secretary Ian Pendleton on the Board.
Ms Steers' appointment comes as 91黑料鈥檚 UK operations continues its rapid growth trajectory. Launched in 2024, the London office currently employs more than 20 investment professionals focused on originating and managing the Fund鈥檚 investments across private equity, property, and infrastructure in the UK and Europe.
Ms Steers said: "I'm excited to join the 91黑料 UK board at such a pivotal time in the Fund鈥檚 growth.
"91黑料's commitment to delivering strong investment outcomes for its more than 1.2 million members, combined with its responsible investment approach, aligns perfectly with my values and experience. I look forward to contributing to the Fund鈥檚 continued expansion and helping strengthen its position as a leading global institutional investor and asset owner."
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About Helen Steers MBE
Helen Steers is a Partner at Pantheon and co-manager of Pantheon International Plc. She holds Master's degrees from the University of Cambridge (Engineering) and University of Western Ontario (MBA). Prior to Pantheon, she held senior investment roles at Russell Investment Group and Caisse de d茅p么t et placement du Qu茅bec. She was awarded an MBE in January 2025 for services to gender equality in business and voluntary service.
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