Our people

_{BA, FAICD, Dip. CD}

Independent non-executive director appointed in July 1998. Career in management and was previously General Manager Customer Operations with a major utility. Was a member of La Trobe University Council for 13 years, having served as Chair of Corporate Governance, Audit and Risk Management.

President and Chairman

_{BAppSc (Elec), FAICD, FIE Australia, Dip.CD, WCLP}

Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2012. Extensive business experience as an executive manager and director in information technology, transport and infrastructure companies. Formerly Chairman of UXC Ltd, Chairman of Leadership Victoria and a former director of Logica Australia and Transurban. Actively engaged in coaching and mentoring executive managers and directors of companies in a diverse range of industry sectors. Appointed non-executive director of IMA Ltd in July 2019 Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd in April 2013.

Deputy Chairman

_{BA (Geog)}

Appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in March 2016. Formerly CEO of Greyhound Australia. Over 25 years’ experience in the corporate sector, both in Australia and overseas. Has completed courses at Wharton and Harvard Business Schools in the USA.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

_{B.Bus (Acc), MBA (avec mention), GAICD, FAMI}

Independent non-executive director appointed in June 2008. Co-founder and Managing Director of management consultants Growth Solutions Group Pty Ltd, a trustee of the Robert Rose Foundation and over 35 years’ experience in the corporate sector including senior roles with ANZ and McKinsey and Company.

_{BA, MAICD}

Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2004. Consultant to legal and commercial firms and has 30 years’ experience with Telecom, Australia Post and the former Postmaster General’s Department. An Associate Member of the Law Institute. Awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

_{FCA, FAICD, WCLP}

Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2013. Director of R.A.C.V. Finance, Greening Australia, Loddon Mallee Waste & Resource Recovery Group, Deputy Chair Maldon Hospital and Bendigo Health.  Executive career in infrastructure, transport, utilities and healthcare in the public and private sectors. A business consultant in strategy, governance and change management. Providing mentoring services to Not for Profit Boards/CEOs within the healthcare/disability sectors, and emerging migrant leaders through programs run by Leadership Victoria.

Independent non-executive director appointed in June 2010. Over 35 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Former Executive General Manager Strategy and Business Development Personal Insurance at Suncorp and previously director and executive of Norwich Union Life Australia. Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Insurance Institute of Victoria and former director of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance. Currently an independent non-executive director of Ansvar Ltd and Legal Practitioners Liability Committee.

_{BCom (Hons), FCA, FCPA, MBA, FAICD}

Independent non-executive director appointed in June 2008. Former partner of BDO Chartered Accountants, former Chairman and CEO, Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and a Member International Auditing & Assurance Standards Board. Currently, a Director of Vic Super and Deputy President, CPA Australia and Deputy Chair Melbourne Water Corporation. Appointed as a Professor of Practice at the School of Accounting in the UNSW Business School in 2018.

_{BBus (Marketing), GAICD, FAMI, CPM}

Independent non-executive director appointed June 2017. Over 30 years’ experience in corporate strategy and marketing in blue chip organisations, both locally and internationally. Former Vice President Strategy & Marketing at GE. Currently a Non-Executive Director of Flexigroup (ASX:FXL) and BWX Ltd. Formerly Non-Executive Director of Beyond Bank Australia, Racing Victoria, Tourism North East, Chair of Beyond Bank Australia Foundation and Advisory Board Member of Monash Business School (Marketing). Holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing Major), is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute.

_{Bsc (Hon), MBA (Columbia), MAICD}

Independent non-executive director appointed in April 2018. Over 30 years’ experience in strategy, operations management, finance, accounting, risk management and resources both in Australia and overseas. Previously CEO of Newcrest Mining and Lattice Energy; Finance Director Newcrest Mining; CFO/CDO BHP’s Energy Division (member group Executive Committee) and Director Merrill Lynch Investment Banking. Previous board member at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research.

_{B.Comm, LLB(Hons)}

Independent non-executive director appointed in June 2011. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Melbourne. Former corporate law partner in the national legal firm of Corrs Chambers Westgarth for 27 years and former partner in charge of the Melbourne office, Chairman of the International Division of Corrs, and member of the Corrs national executive between 1999 and 2009.

_{SF Fin, FAICD, FCIBS, FGIA}

Independent non-executive director appointed in April 2012. Completed a Management Development program at the Harvard Business School and Fellow of Governance Institute of Australia. A career of over 40 years in banking and finance and held many senior Board and executive management positions with major European and Australian banks. Chairman of R.A.C.V. Finance Ltd and an independent non-executive director and Chair of Australian Settlements Ltd. An independent non-executive director and Deputy Chairman of Bank First. Former Managing Partner at HSW Capital Pty Ltd.

Nicole Brasz is Executive General Manager, Home for RACV.

She is responsible for building a portfolio that will protect, connect, enhance and champion the lives of Victorians in their home. This includes Home Insurance, Emergency Home Assist, Smart Living and Home Trades and Services.

Prior to joining RACV in 2018 Nicole held a variety of global roles across a range of disciplines at BP, American Express, Rabobank and Randstad. Most recently Nicole was CMO at Save the Children and led their global digital transformation efforts. She has also run her own company specialising in digital, data and design thinking.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from Melbourne University and a Masters from Sydney University. She sits on the Board of Club Home Response and the CMO Council Advisory Board. Nicole has been recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative marketers and a Top 50 global digital leader.

Michael Sheehy is Chief Financial Officer for RACV.

With over 25-years’ experience in financial leadership positions with a number of leading Australian and International corporations. Before joining RACV he spent five years as CFO of the digital travel business Webjet Limited, an ASX Top 200 company.

He is responsible for the finance function, external reporting, acquisitions & divestments and stewardship of a number of RACV investments.

Michael is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Economics from Flinders University.

Mark Geraghty is Executive General Manager, Transformation Division.

Mark is responsible for the strategic direction of this new division, which includes Enterprise Programs and Adoption, Member Service Delivery, Innovation, and People and Culture. Additionally, his division is responsible for the delivery of the new CRM platform and associated business processes.

His previous positions at RACV include GM of Motor Insurance and GM of RACV Salary Solutions, where he led the successful divestment of the business. Mark has been with the organisation for just over 4 years. Before joining RACV, Mark held general manager roles at Elders Limited, Stuart Alexander and Roche Consumer Health, with a focus on sales, marketing, strategy and supply chain.

Mark is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and also holds a Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of NSW.

Mandy Grogan is Company Secretary and Governance Counsel of RACV.

She is responsible for managing all secretarial and governance issues related to the Board of Directors.

Prior to joining RACV in 2018, Mandy held a variety of senior in-house legal roles across a range of industries and companies including at Mayne Nickless, Rio Tinto, Queensland Sugar and Ameropa Australia.

Mandy holds a Bachelor of Law with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University. Mandy also holds a Diploma of Applied Finance and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Craig Peachey is Executive General Manager, Leisure for RACV.

He is responsible for the businesses of Leisure Services, Southern Resorts, Queensland Resorts, City Club and Healesville Country Club.

Prior to joining RACV, Craig had a multi-disciplinary career in finance, management and broad commercial roles. He was most recently CFO of the Star Entertainment Group in Queensland and was previously Managing Director of Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Gold Coast.

He has an excellent understanding of managing diverse and complex resorts and leisure businesses and catering to customers and members of many types. Craig has also spent over 10 years with the Walt Disney Company, including five years based in Hong Kong.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Qld) and an MBA from the AGSM. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Chartered Accountant.

Kevin Ramsdale is the Executive General Manager, Membership for RACV.

He is responsible for leading the range of functions that support and connect RACV products and services with its members and the broader Victorian community. This includes Marketing, Membership & Rewards, Public Policy, Public Affairs and Data & Analytics.

Kevin joined RACV in 2016 and prior to this held a variety of senior roles across a range of disciplines at JB HiFi, NAB, Bupa and The Ford Motor Company. From these, Kevin has developed broad experience in marketing, digital, brand, product management and customer/member engagement across multi-channel and multi-product environments.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University, an MBA from Melbourne Business School and is a fellow of the Williamson Community Leadership Program.

Melinda Rich is Executive General Manager, Corporate Services for RACV.

She is responsible for business functions including information technology, property services, capital works, legal, procurement and other support services.

Melinda holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. Her commercial experience spans leadership positions in the transport, agribusiness, manufacturing and resource sectors.

Melinda is also a Director of JOY 94.9, a significant membership organisation within the community broadcasting sector.

Louise Steinfort is Chief of Staff for RACV.

She is responsible for executive and strategic support to the MD and CEO. Additionally, she is responsible for Internal Communications and the social impact agenda including Corporate Social Responsibility.

Prior to joining RACV in 2016, Louise was at Goldman Sachs Australia for 8 years. She has held various executive positions over the past 20 years across a range of industries and companies in Melbourne and London, including Macquarie Bank, Rothschild, and Reuters.

Louise is a Director of Barefoot to Boots and sits on the Human Research Ethics Committee of The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for medical research. She is also a member of the Development Committee for the Burnet Institute which has involved travelling to Myanmar, Laos and Bangladesh to visit public health programmes.

Louise is a Fellow of the Centre for Ethical Leadership and has completed the General Management program at Melbourne Business School and Governance Foundation for NFP Directors at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Phil Turnbull is Executive General Manager, Motoring and Mobility for RACV.

He is responsible for the businesses of Emergency Roadside Assistance, Motor Insurance, and other motoring products and services. In previous RACV roles, Phil has managed home services, the call centre, marketing, eBusiness and retail outlet functions as well as the financial services company. He also sits on a number of RACV subsidiary boards.

Phil is a board member of Club Assist Corporation, which provides mobile battery services to motoring clubs worldwide and Nationwide Group who provide towing services in several states.