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Akiko brings more than 35 years of Executive and board leadership across the financial services sector, global banking and government advisory across Australia, Japan and the United States. She currently serves as Chair of ASX listed Pepper Money, the Audit and Risk Committee for Transport for NSW and sits on the boards of the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation and the Foundation & Friends of Botanic Gardens.

Her previous governance experience includes serving as an inaugural director and Risk Committee Chair of the digital neo bank 86 400 through its APRA licensing process, as well as advisory and committee roles with Services Australia, Infrastructure NSW and the Australian Treasury.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Fulbright Scholar, MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Bachelor of Laws from Keio University, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Fellow of FINSIA.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Strategy & Risk Expert, Digital & Organisational Transformation Leader

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Alison has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry including banking, insurance, wealth management and securities brokerage. She has held senior strategic and operational roles and been an advisor to boards and executive management. As a banker and then Partner with McKinsey and Company, Alison has extensive international experience in the US, UK and Europe as well as Australia. Her experience as a non-executive director has been in consumer finance, insurance, wealth, and technology.

Alison has a passion and proven expertise in understanding customers and then delivering product and service innovation to create amazing customer experiences. She has a reputation for driving organisational transformation in businesses impacted by technological and digital disruption. She has led high-growth start-up businesses including her own equity derivatives brokerage firm in the UK and turned around the performance of an online start-up Australian insurer.

Alison is currently a Non-Executive Director of ASX listed Latitude Group Holdings, Audinate Group Ltd and Count Ltd.

QUALIFICATIONS: MBA from Harvard Business School, BA Economics (Hons) Boston College. Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Strategy and risk management, insurance, technology transformations, growth companies, customer experience (CX), product innovation.

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Anthony joined the Auto & General Insurance Company Board in 2024 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. With over 40 years in the industry, Anthony brings leadership capability, business judgement and an intimate understanding of the insurance industry and auto insurance service suppliers.

Anthony has a 20-year track record of producing market leading results in both growth and profitability, while delivering continuous improvement in operations.

In his nine years at Suncorp, Anthony held various executive roles including the Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp Group's Insurance Business and Chief Executive of the Commercial Insurance business. In 2019 he commenced his non-executive director career holding the position of Chair of the AMA Group until 2023 and is currently Chair of Austbrokers Countrywide Insurance Brokers.

In 2022, Anthony co-founded and became Managing Director of an Insurtech business based in Brisbane called, Argyle Insurance. Argyle comprises an underwriting agency for small business insurance and a technology platform for intermediaries.

QUALIFICATIONS: Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), Bachelor of Business (Insurance).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Leadership, Insurance, Resource management, Auto repair industry, Governance, Risk management, Reinsurance.

Carl has over 30 years' experience starting and managing a broad range of companies in the information technology, automotive, insurance, and wholesale consumables industries, as well as in construction and property development.

Carl has a proven ability to identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities and was Involved in the founding of two listed companies during his career.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Business Leadership (Administration) from the University of South Africa. Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Extensive business experience and knowledge of the motor repair industry.

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Jennifer has more than 25 years' experience in the financial services industry and has held roles including Chief Actuary, CFO and Appointed Actuary of several life and general insurers and worked as a Partner for two major consulting firms, specialising in insurance, risk, and capital management.

Jennifer was the Actuary of the Year in 2020, is a regular presenter at conferences on leadership, insurance and risk management and is often requested to commentate on all things actuarial. She currently holds several non-executive Director positions on a diverse range of Boards including Pacific Life Re Australia, Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP), Medical Insurance Australia and Bicycle Network.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, is a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute of Australia and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Audit, Risk Management, Actuarial science, Capital Management

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Mario is a seasoned executive across the financial services industry. He has deep general insurance knowledge across both commercial and personal lines, gained over his 20 years in Group Executive and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) roles.

In 2022 he retired from his role as CEO Guild Group and transitioned into Non-Executive Director positions.

Mario is currently Non-Executive Director for Capricorn Mutual, a discretionary mutual with over 6,000 members, Capricorn Society, a member-based organisation with over 25,000 members and leader in the acquisition of automotive parts in Australia and New Zealand and Insignia Financial Superannuation Entities which has over 2 million members.

Mario has previously held the role of CEO, CGU Insurance and Group Executive IAG.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of the Institute of Company Directors, Post Graduate Diploma of Business in Insurance, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School and Bachelor of Business Accounting, Edith University.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Leadership, General Insurance, Superannuation and Fund management, Accounting, Finance.

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Paul has over 30 years of experience in all facets of Information Technology and over 20 years of board experience in high growth companies in both Australia and overseas. Before joining the Board, Paul led a customer-centric digital transformation at A&G in his role as Asia Pacific Group Chief Information Officer.

Focused on consistently improving business performance, profitability and shareholder value, Paul is passionate about building high performing teams, leading digital transformations, and improving cyber-security.

QUALIFICATIONS: Member Australian Institute of Company Directors, AssocDipComp.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Digital Transformation, Insurance, Cyber Security, Project Management, Audit, Risk Management.

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Sharon has over 25 years of international experience working with high growth companies in merger, sale, acquisition, and private equity processes across various industries. She is experienced in working collaboratively to define and solve complex problems and has a strong understanding of what drives sustainable value growth for shareholders.

Sharon is Executive Chair and majority owner of corporate and strategic advisory firm, InterFinancial Corporate Finance Limited; and is an executive partner and Global board member of Clairfield International, an international mergers and acquisition partnership. Prior to working at InterFinancial, Sharon was the Vice President of Strategic Planning and Integration at global software company, Mincom.

She currently serves on the boards of Technology One Limited, InterFinancial, and Clairfield International.

QUALIFICATIONS: Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Information Technology (Dist.); Graduate Diploma of Business Administration; Harvard Business School Executive Education.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Financial analysis and markets, Growth companies, Financial Services, Information Communication Technology

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Brandon joined the Auto & General Insurance Company Board in February 2026 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is a highly experienced leader with over 30 years of regulatory experience across banking, insurance, and superannuation.

During his 25 years at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Brandon held various senior executive roles, including as Executive Director - Insurance. He played a leading role in APRA’s supervision activities, from the development of its methodology to the conduct of its supervision program, with experience extending from small entities to complex groups covering systemically important institutions with global operations. Prior to his career as a regulator, Brandon worked in external audit.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) from the Queensland Institute of Technology and is a member of Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Financial and Non-Financial Risk, Governance, Audit, Financial Regulation