Our people

_{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. Former Chairman of UXC Ltd, 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 and Intelematics Australia Pty Limited in April 2013. Appointed President of the AAA in 2020.

President and Chairman

_{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. Currently a non-executive Director of Incitec Pivot Ltd and Rex Minerals Ltd. 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.

Deputy Chairman
Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Chairman of R.A.C.V. Finance Limited

_{BA (Geog) (Hons)}

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of RACV Limited and its associated entities, appointed in March 2016. Over 25 years’ experience in the corporate sector, both in Australia and overseas. Neil sits on several Subsidiary Company Boards including Insurance Manufacturers Australia, Home Trades Hub, RepairHub, Australian Automotive Association and is the Chairman of both Intelematics and Australian Motoring Services. Neil has completed courses at both Wharton and Harvard Business Schools in the United States of America.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

_{FCA, FAICD, WCLP}

Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2013. Director of Bendigo Health, Greening Australia, Loddon Mallee Waste & Resource Recovery Group, Maldon Hospital and Advisory Board Member for Redgrid and Symphony 7. Formerly director of Shepparton Villages, a large regional aged care provider and Chair The Innovation Cooperative. Executive career in professional services, infrastructure, transport, utilities and healthcare in the public and private sectors. A business consultant in strategy, governance and change management.

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.

_{B.A., M.Comm. (Marketing)}

Independent non-executive director appointed in October 2020. Extensive business experience in the Retail, Consumer Products and Media & Entertainment sectors. Broad geographic experience working in Australia, Asia, Europe and USA. Currently Chief Operating Officer of Bunnings and formerly held Managing Director, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer roles at Dairy Farm International, Coles Group, Sony and The Coca-Cola Company. Holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Commerce (Marketing).

_{MBM, GAICD}

Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2019.

Chief Executive Officer of Online Education Services (OES) since July 2011. Over 25 years’ leadership experience in the telecommunications, technology and outsourcing industries.

Currently a non-executive director of Firbank Grammar, Studiosity Pty Ltd and Proversity Ltd. Formerly non-executive director of Good Shepherd Microfinance. Holds a Masters of Business Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

_{BComm LLB, GDip Sports Law, GAICD}

Independent non-executive Director appointed in 2020. Co-principal of an aged care and elder law consultancy business. Formerly a senior in-house commercial law practitioner with extensive experience in the resources sector. Significant corporate governance, risk management and strategic planning experience.

Currently a non-executive director (formerly chair) of VCS Foundation Ltd and on the Council of Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Formerly a member of the Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust, non-executive / chair of Crime Stoppers Victoria Ltd, member of the Advisory Board of Lexvoco Pty Ltd, and a member of the committees of management of various local community organisations.

_{B.Comm, LLB(Hons)}

Independent non-executive director appointed in June 2011. 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.

Chairman of the Club and Membership Committee

_{BComm, CA, GAICD}

Independent non-executive director appointed in October 2020. Over 25 years’ experience in finance, accounting, risk management and assurance both in Australia and overseas. Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Independent non-executive director of TransGrid (chair of Audit and Risk Committee) and South East Water Corporation. Former Assurance & Advisory partner at Deloitte. Former non-executive director of Regional Arts Victoria.

_{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 and AICD. 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. Independent non-executive director and Chair of Australian Settlements Ltd. An independent non-executive director and Deputy Chairman of Bank First.

Chairman of Governance and Risk Management Committee