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Cover Story

Living the dream
PETER CHUN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNISUPER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNISUPER
Heading one of the country's largest sustainable investors wasn't something Peter Chun ever envisioned for himself, but that's just a bonus of taking on the role he describes as a perfect fit - chief executive of UniSuper. Jamie Williamson writes.