Director profiles

Mervyn (Merv) Dudley (Chairman) BComm AASA AAII AFPA

Merv was appointed a non-executive Director in June 2007 and elected Chairman in September 2008. Merv is the Managing Director of a financial planning and accounting practice. Merv has extensive experience in the financial services industry spanning over three decades, during which time he held senior management positions in both Australia and New Zealand. Merv also holds Directorships in private companies involved in private investment, property development and child care facilities. Merv has served as a member of the Finance Committee of the Board of Newman College and Chairman of the Australian Association of Financial Planners.

Graeme Gibson (Managing Director) BBus Grad Dip Ed CPA MAICD

Graeme was appointed Managing Director and Company Secretary in December 2009 following very successful roles as HIF’s Chief Executive Officer and Secretary (2005 – 2009) and Commercial Manager (2004 – 2005). Graeme’s leadership is an integral part of HIF’s strategic progression that has delivered excellent results in member growth and satisfaction levels as well as strong financial stability. Through this focus on growth and financial management, Graeme has ensured HIF consistently delivers on its key commitments to HIF members relating to affordability, choice, benefits and the highest levels of service.

In 2009 Graeme managed HIF’s transition from being an incorporated association to an Australian public company limited by guarantee. Prior to HIF, Graeme worked in senior management roles, including with Australia’s largest private hospital group Affinity Health (previously Mayne Health) before it was purchased by Ramsay Health and Healthscope. Prior to the health sector Graeme worked in senior management roles with Roche Mining, Pioneer Road Services, Department of Employment, Education and Training, Brambles Industries (Cleanaway), ANI Corporation (Steelmark) and Cockburn Cement Ltd.

Nicholas (Nick) Timoney BA (Mod) Legal Science

Nick was appointed a non-executive Director in September 1996. From 1984 to 1989 Nick worked for a number of law firms in London before moving to Western Australia. Nick was admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 1987 and later admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister in Western Australia. Nick gained experience in commercial litigation acting for various entities including international companies in various industries including insurance and motor vehicle manufacture.

In 1989 Nick joined Perth based law firm Stables Scott, Barristers and Solicitors and practices in commercial law and has been involved in a number of IPOs and appears in all courts in his commercial litigation role. Nick became a partner of Stables Scott, Barristers and Solicitors in 1993.

Terence (Terry) Smith BBus CPA

Terry was appointed a non-executive Director in March 1995. Terry held a number of senior roles in the WA public sector over 15 years including at Director and Executive Director levels covering financial, human resources, organisational systems and capital projects. Terry is a former Chairperson of the Central Institute of Technology Governing Council which oversaw the operations of the WA TAFE system and sat on a number of advisory groups for education and training at the national level. Terry held directorships with organisations in the financial, property, and information technology sectors and consulted for over 10 years in strategic business planning, organisational structures and corporate governance in the private and university sectors.

Shan Howard BBA M Pol Sc IPAA MAICD

Shan was appointed a non-executive Director in September 2008. Shan has extensive experience in the WA Public Service, including senior roles with the WA Alcohol and Drug Authority (Next Step). Prior to this, Shan worked nearly 10 years with Deloitte in Europe in audit and taxation during which time she held memberships with The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Institute of Internal Auditors in America.

Geoffrey (Geoff) Airey Dip Ins Admin

Geoff was appointed a non-executive Director in September 1990. Geoff also chairs HIF’s Audit and Risk Committee. Before his retirement from the insurance industry, Geoff was employed by AMP Society (later to become AMP Life Ltd – AMP Capital) in senior administration roles in life, superannuation, investments and general insurance and other general management roles. Geoff recently retired from the Board of a large charitable organisation after nearly 13 years service. Geoff is a Commissioner for Declarations and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

Richard Homsany LLB (Hons) B Comm Grad Dip App Fin & Inv ASA F Fin MAICD

Richard was appointed a non-executive Director in June 2010. From 1993 to 2010, Richard worked in a number of senior roles for legal firms and ASX listed resource companies, providing expert legal advice in banking, finance, commercial litigation and risk management. From 2006 to 2010, Richard worked as Partner, Corporate and Commercial for DLA Phillips Fox (Perth) before being appointed Executive Vice President, Australia of Mega Uranium Limited. In addition to his previous directorships, Richard is currently the Chairman of an ASX listed resources company and the Vice President of a well known sporting club.

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