Suncorp Group Limited (ASX:SUN)

Christine McLoughlin, AM has been a director of the Suncorp Group since 2015 and Chairman since September 2018. She is Chairman of the Nomination Committee and an ex-officio member of the Audit, Customer, People and Remuneration, and Risk Committees.

Christine’s extensive experience as a director spans boards of ASX Top 50 companies in the financial services, resources, health, and infrastructure sectors over the past 15 years. 

Her executive career was in leadership roles in financial services and telecommunications sectors in ASX Top 20 companies with businesses in the Australian, UK and Southeast Asian markets.

Christine continues to take a proactive interest in technology and climate change with a focus on the impact on customers, creating value for shareholders and the broader economy.

She is also Chairman of Aware Super, a non-executive director of listed company Cochlear Limited and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Minerva Network, a not-for-profit supporting professional athletes.

Christine was previously the Chancellor of the University of Wollongong and the elected Australian private sector representative to the G20 EMPOWER Council and inaugural Chairman of the Australian Payments Council.

In June 2021, Christine was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to business, the not-for-profit sector, and women.

Steve Johnston was appointed Suncorp Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in September 2019.

Steve joined Suncorp in 2006 and has held various executive positions. Prior to his appointment, Steve was the Group Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for financial reporting and management, legal and company secretariat, taxation, investor relations, corporate affairs and sustainability.

Steve’s previous roles include Deputy CFO and Executive General Manager Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs.

Prior to joining Suncorp, Steve held senior positions at Telstra and the Queensland Government.

Steve joined the Insurance Council of Australia Board as a Director in August 2021 and commenced his term as Chair in January 2025.

Gillian Brown was appointed a director of Suncorp Group in February 2024 and is a member of the Audit Committee.

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Gillian brings to Suncorp broad skills in financial services law, infrastructure, investments, and finance. Gillian has extensive experience in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructures and disposals and public private partnerships, strategy and risk allocation, workplace health and safety.

In addition to her role at Suncorp, Gillian holds non-executive director positions with the High Speed Rail Authority, electricity Retained Interest Corporate Ausgrid (ERIC-A) and group entities, QIC Limited, BRIC Housing Limited and Queensland Community Foundation. Her previous board roles include serving as Chairman of Minter Ellison lawyers and as a director of Queensland Treasury Corporation and DBCT Holdings Pty Ltd, a Queensland Government owned lessor of Dalrymple Bay coal export terminal in Mackay. Gillian is also a former director of Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited (ARTC), the owner and operator of Australia’s largest rail freight network.

Throughout her career, Gillian has held appointments as Chair of Audit and Risk Committees and member of Environment, Health and Safety Committees. 

Sylvia Falzon has been a director of the Group since September 2018 and is Chairman of the People and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Risk Committee.

Sylvia has held senior positions within the financial services sector having worked for major life insurance and asset management organisations over a 30-year career. Through her executive career and now as a non-executive director, she has gained valuable insights working in large consumer-facing and highly regulated businesses within the financial services, healthcare, retail and aged care sectors.

Sylvia is a non-executive director of listed company Premier Investments. Sylvia is also Chairman of the Governing Board of Cabrini Australia Limited, a diversified not-for-profit, health and technology care provider, and a member of the Australian Government Takeovers Panel. 

Sylvia was previously a non-executive director of listed companies Perpetual Limited and Regis Healthcare, and de-listed company Zebit Inc. Sylvia held senior executive roles with Aviva Investors Australia (a wholly owned subsidiary of global insurer Aviva plc), Alpha Investment Management, and major life insurer National Mutual/AXA.

Elmer Funke Kupper has been a director of the Company since January 2020. He is a member of the Audit and People and Remuneration Committees.

Elmer is a respected business leader and company director. He has significant financial services experience and has served as Chief Executive Officer of two listed companies.

Elmer brings to Suncorp significant leadership experience in transforming business models through the adoption of technology and digital services. The companies he led offered their services through retail and wholesale technology platforms, supported by significant data and data analytics capabilities. He brings considerable experience in the management of technology programs and technology risk, including cyber security. Elmer also brings experience in navigating demanding regulatory environments, and has worked closely with state and federal governments, regulators, customers and shareholders.

Elmer was previously Managing Director and CEO of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX Limited), and a director of the Business Council of Australia. Prior to that he was Managing Director and CEO of Tabcorp. He held senior executive positions at ANZ Bank over more than 10 years and was a member of its Management Board. He started his career as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company.

Elmer was also previously a non-executive director of MYOB Group Co Pty Ltd, the Australian holding company of the MYOB Group.

Ian Hammond has been a director of the Group since October 2018. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Risk Committee.

Ian brings to Suncorp extensive knowledge of the financial services industry, and expertise in financial reporting and risk management. He has deep experience across the insurance, banking, wealth management and property sectors, and a keen interest in digital and technology trends.

He is also Chairman of Mission Australia. 

Previously Ian was a non-executive director of Citigroup Pty Limited and Venues NSW. Ian spent more than 35 years at PwC, including 26 years as a partner. He was lead partner for several of Australia’s major financial institutions and was previously a member of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board.

Sally Herman has been a director of the Group since October 2015 and is a member of the Risk Committee.

Sally brings to Suncorp strong expertise in running retail banking and insurance products, setting strategy for financial services businesses, and working with customers, shareholders, regulators and government. She has deep executive experience running customer-facing financial services businesses in Australia and the United States of America. She has held board positions (including on subsidiary boards) of financial services organisations for over 20 years, with a focus on governance, regulation and compliance.

Sally’s current listed company directorships include Breville Group Limited and Premier Investments Limited. She is also a director of MinterEllison, Abacus Storage King. Sally was previously a director of listed company E & P Financial Group Limited, a director of Irongate Funds Management Limited, responsible entity of listed trust Investec Australia Property Fund and Abacus Property Group Limited.

During her senior executive career at Westpac, Sally oversaw stakeholder engagement including customers, shareholders, government and regulators. Her Westpac experience also included running the product function of retail and business banking, including general insurance and internet banking.

Simon Machell has been a director of the Group since April 2017. He is a member of the People and Remuneration Committee.

Simon is a non-executive director of Prudential Assurance Company Singapore. He is also Chairman of the Pacific Life Re Limited Australian entity board, and a director of its Bermuda entity boards. As a non-executive director of Tesco Bank and Chairman of Tesco Underwriting in the UK, Simon has considerable insight into changing customer expectations and engaging customers through digital channels.

Simon brings to Suncorp an international perspective on current industry trends in insurance, and insights into the risks and opportunities associated with emerging technologies and new business models. He has deep operational and strategic knowledge of the insurance industry and has planned and delivered significant change programs. In his executive career, Simon spent ten years in CEO roles at Norwich Union/Aviva and has extensive skills in the day to day management of an insurance business. He has expertise in claims management, sales and finance and gained his experience in Asia Pacific and Europe. This domain knowledge allows him to both support and challenge management on all insurance related matters.

Simon’s other insurance related roles outside of Australia ensure that the Suncorp approach remains globally competitive and best in class.

Lindsay Tanner has been a director of the Group since January 2018. He is a member of the Risk Committee and is also a director of Suncorp's New Zealand licensed entities.

Lindsay brings to Suncorp an acute appreciation of the technological, regulatory and political changes shaping the financial services industry. He has worked at the highest levels of government and business for over 35 years, including as Minister for Finance and Deregulation from 2007 to 2010, where he played a significant role in regulatory reform in the financial services sector. He also served as Minister for the Future Fund during the Global Financial Crisis.

Lindsay is currently Chairman of AFL Victoria, and a director of Industry Super Holdings Pty Ltd, IFM Investors Pty Ltd and the Future Skills Organisation.

Lindsay is a recognised authority on corporate governance and was a Special Adviser for financial advisory firm Lazard Australia for more than 10 years, where he had extensive involvement in the financial sector and with mergers and acquisitions.

Lindsay was also previously Chairman of Certane Group Pty Ltd and a non-executive director of Covata Limited and Lifebroker, the life insurance broking company. He began his professional career as a lawyer representing consumers in disputed personal injury and motor insurance claims.

Duncan West has been a director of the Group since September 2021. He is Chairman of the Risk Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.

Duncan is a highly experienced company director with 40 years of experience in the general insurance and financial services sectors, in both director and senior executive roles, in Australia and overseas. His financial services expertise spans general and life insurance, banking and wealth management.

Duncan is Chairman of listed company Challenger Limited and a non-executive director of listed company Helia Group Ltd (formerly Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited). He is also a director of Avant Mutual Group Limited, Avant Group Holdings Limited, and Avant Insurance Limited.

Duncan was previously Chairman and a director of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Limited, Lawcover Insurance Pty Limited and Habitat for Humanity Australia.

Duncan’s previous executive roles include CEO of Vero Insurance, CEO of CGU Insurance, and Executive General Manager of Insurance for NAB Wealth and MLC. He also previously worked with Royal Sun Alliance in its UK and Indian operations and is a past President of the Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

David Whiteing was appointed a director of Suncorp Group in February 2025.

David brings to Suncorp more than 30 years’ experience leading innovative technology programs in a range of sectors including professional and financial services. His international experience spans complex, enterprise-wide technology strategy and transformation, cybersecurity, capability building and data analytics.

David is passionate about forward-thinking leadership and emerging technology and has contributed to national technology policy through Australia's National Cyber Strategy.

In addition to his role at Suncorp, David holds non-executive director positions with Macquarie Bank Limited and Silicon Quantum Computing Pty Ltd. David has previously held appointments on advisory boards responsible for guiding major transformation programs for the University of Technology Sydney and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

David’s executive career experience includes Managing Director of Data and Cyber Transformation at Singtel Optus Pty Limited, Global Chief Operating Officer for Standard Chartered based in Singapore, and Group Executive and Chief Information Officer at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.