Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has announced the appointment of Susan Roberts from 1 December 2016, as an independent non-executive director for its Zurich Australian Superannuation Pty Ltd (ZAS) Board. She replaces Ms Catherine Osborne who will step down after nine years’ service, in accordance with the Board’s tenure policy.
Ms Roberts has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector, most recently as CEO of Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co. in Australia and Chair of the Investor Working Group for the 30% Club.
On making the announcement Chair of the ZAS Board, Winsome Hall, thanked Ms Osborne for her service.
“I’d like to acknowledge Catherine’s time on our board, in particular her work overseeing the claims committee, as well as the audit and compliance of the Board,” said Ms Hall.
“Susan’s extensive experience means she is in a great position to continue this momentum and I look forward to welcoming her to the Board.,” she said.