Mr Garcia spent five years in the role before Ms Scheerlinck stepped in as acting CEO.
Ms Scheerlinck was head of the governance and stewardship department for six years, and was responsible for leading the development of a new code of practice for AIST profit-to-member funds.
In addition to her roles at AIST, Ms Scheerlinck also has experience heading professional associations, including six years as CEO of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, a role that saw her named by BOSS Magazine as one of seven top young executives of the year.
“Eva is highly-respected across the superannuation industry and beyond for her significant contribution to key policy and governance debates, including her dedication to improving retirement outcomes for low-income earners and disadvantaged groups such as indigenous Australians,” AIST president David Smith said.
