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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GARRY HOUNSELL

Chair

Mr Hounsell is Chair of the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. He is Chair of Helloworld Travel Limited (since 2016) and Non-Executive Director of Treasury Wine Estates Limited (since 2012). Mr Hounsell was previously Chair of Myer Holdings Limited (2017-2020; Executive Chair Feb-Jun 2018), Chair and Non-Executive Director of Spotless Group Holdings Limited (2014-2017), Chair of Emitch Limited (2006-2008) and PanAust Limited (2008—2015). He was a Director at Orica Limited (2004-2013), Nufarm Limited (2004-2012), Qantas Airways Limited (2005-2015), Mitchell Communication Group Limited (2008-2010), Integral Diagnostics Limited (2015-2017), and Dulux Group Limited (2010-2017). Mr Hounsell was a Senior Partner at Ernst & Young (2002-2004), CEO and Managing Partner of Arthur Andersen (2001-2002) and a Partner at Arthur Andersen (1989-2002). Mr Hounsell has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the Swinburne Institute of Technology (1975) and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is Chair of the Nomination Committee. Appointed to the Board on 24 November 2022.

ANDREAS SCHWER

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Dr Schwer was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in August 2022 and appointed as Managing Director in December 2023. An accomplished executive leader with deep international experience – including in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America – Dr Schwer has had a varied career in the defence and space domains. His previous experience includes senior positions in the global defence industry, including fourteen years at Airbus Group and five years at the German defence company Rheinmetall AG. Dr Schwer has a thorough understanding of the Company’s global operations, having acted, most recently, as President of EOS EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) for two years, during which time he oversaw the expansion of the company’s operations in NATO and Middle Eastern markets. Among his qualifications, he holds a PhD in the field of system modelling and numerical optimisation. Appointed to the Board on 11 December 2023.

DAVID BLACK

Non-Executive Director

Before retiring from the Deloitte in 2016, Mr Black spent 25 years working in the UK and Australia. During that time, he worked with clients, including in the Defence, Manufacturing and Government sectors, on complex accounting, internal and external auditing, risk management, corporate governance, and due diligence engagements. Mr Black previously served as the audit partner for the Company for the periods ending from June 2005 to December 2009 and June 2012 to June 2016. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, has a BA (Hons) in Economics, an MBA and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Black is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, a member of the Data Security and Data Governance Committee, and a member of the Nomination Committee. Appointed to the Board on 1 January 2021.

KATE LUNDY

Non-Executive Director

Having served as Senator in the Federal Parliament for nearly 20 years, Ms Lundy continues to focus her energy on technology and innovation. In 2017, the Australian National University awarded her a Doctor of Letters (honorary doctorate) for her “exceptional contributions to advocacy and policy for information communications and technology, for the ACT and nationally.” During her time as Senator for the ACT in the Federal Parliament in both Government and Opposition, Ms Lundy held several front bench and Ministerial portfolios, including IT, Innovation, Digital Economy, Manufacturing, Sport, and Multicultural Affairs. She is Chair of the Data Security and Data Governance Committee, a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee. Elected to the board on 23 March 2018.

GEOFF BROWN AO

Non-Executive Director

Geoff Brown AO, AM retired from the Royal Australian Air Force in July 2015 as Air Marshal in the position of Chief of Air Force. Among his qualifications he holds a BEng (Mech), a Master of Arts (Strategic Studies), Fellow of the Institute of Engineering Australia and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is a Director of Lockheed Martin (Australia) Pty Limited, Chairman of the Sir Richard Williams Foundation and Chairman of the Advisory Board of CAE Asia Pacific. He is Chair of the People and Culture Committee, and a member of the Nomination Committee. Appointed to the Board on 21 April 2016.

ROBERT NICHOLSON

Non-Executive Director

Mr Nicholson was a Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills for 28 years, specialising in corporate law, particularly mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets. He has expertise in working with governments and regulatory frameworks in Australasia. He served on the Freehills Board for 10 years, including three years as Chairman before the merger with Herbert Smith. Mr Nicholson is chair of Alinta Energy and a director of Port of Melbourne, European Australian Business Council, and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. He previously served as a director of Nucleus Network and continues to be a Senior Advisor to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Mr Nicholson holds bachelor's degrees in science and law, a Master of Laws degree, and a Master of Business Administration degree. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is chair of the People and Culture Committee, a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, a member of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Data Security and Data Governance Committee. Appointed to the Board on 24 May 2023.