Ms  Brenner joined the AMP Limited Board in 2010 and was until recently the  Chairman of AMP Life and NMLA. She holds directorships with Boral and Coca-Cola  Amatil and was formerly a senior investment banker and corporate lawyer.

Ms  Brenner said that she was honoured to be appointed Chairman of a company which  is dedicated to delivering better outcomes for its customers and improving  returns for shareholders.

“The  board and management team remain focused on the delivery of AMP’s strategy – transforming  its core Australian business to be more customer centred, continuing its focus  on efficiency and agility and capitalising on its investment strengths and  capability to grow internationally.”

Ms  Brenner also said that the board remains committed to expanding the skills and  capability of its membership.

“We  have a highly skilled board but expect to make additional appointments to  further strengthen our collective background, perspective and experience  against the strategy.”

Outgoing  Chairman John Palmer said the board had given its strong and unanimous support  for Catherine’s appointment.

The  AMP Limited Board also thanked John Palmer for acting as interim Chairman.  Mr Palmer had postponed his retirement from  the board to oversee the appointment and transition to a new Chair.

“John  retires today with our best wishes and gratitude for his contribution of more  than 10 years on the boards of AMP and its subsidiaries,” said Ms Brenner.

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Mr John Palmer ONZM has agreed to become interim Chairman until a permanent appointment is made. As a result, he will postpone his retirement from the board until a new Chair is in place.

Mr McKeon said: “I am disappointed to leave the board following a change in my circumstances. It has been an honour to be the Chairman of AMP Limited, I have every confidence in the strategy and management team and believe that AMP is well positioned to grow over the long-term.”

The Board of AMP Limited thanked Mr McKeon for his contribution to AMP over the last three years and paid tribute to his focus on the opportunities for future growth for the company.

Mr Palmer added: “We wish Simon the best for his future.”

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AMP also advised that Dr Brian Clark  and Mr John Palmer have announced their intention to retire from the board of  AMP Limited at the conclusion of the 2016 annual general meeting on 12 May.

The board expressed its appreciation for  Dr Clark’s significant contribution to AMP Limited since he joined in 2008 and  as the Chairman of the AMP Capital Holdings Board since 2009. It also paid tribute to Mr Palmer’s breadth of expertise and contribution since joining in 2007, having been, during his tenure, Chairman of the People and  Remuneration Committee, a Director of AMP Life and a Director of AMP Capital  Holdings.

Mr Roberts is the Group Chief  Financial Officer of SEEK, with more than 30 years of experience in financial  services in Australia, Asia and Europe.  He has held the roles of Managing Partner of  Deloitte Victoria and Group CFO of AXA Asia Pacific. Mr Roberts is also the Chairman of the Reach  Foundation and was previously a Non-executive director of AMP Life, The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia and Vision Australia.

Mr Roberts holds a Bachelor of  Commerce from the University of Melbourne and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

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