BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board member - Garry

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.
Board member - David

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.
Board Member - Kate

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.
Board Member - Geoff

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.
Board Member - Nicholson

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 Asia. He served on the Freehills Board for 10 years, including 3 years as Chairman before the merger with Herbert Smith and currently holds directorships at Port of Melbourne, Alinta Energy Pty Ltd, Landcare Australia Ltd, European Australian Business Council, and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and has previously served as a director of Nucleus Network and continues to be a Senior Advisor to Herbert Smith Freehills. 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 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.