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AMP Limited Board


The directors of the AMP Limited Board are responsible for the overall governance and performance of the AMP group. 
Mike Hirst
Independent Chair
Alexis George
Chief Executive Officer
Kathleen Bailey-Lord
Independent, Non-executive director
Andrew Best
Independent, Non-executive director
Mike Hirst
Independent Chair

BCom, SFFin, MAICD

Mike was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in July 2021 and as its Chair and the Chair of the AMP Bank Board in April 2024. He was also appointed as the Chair of the Nomination Committee in April 2024 and was the Chair of the AMP Limited and AMP Bank Risk and Compliance Committee from October 2022 until April 2024 and remains a member. Mike is also a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Experience

Mike has more than 40 years of experience in board and senior executive leadership roles within retail banking, treasury, funds management and financial markets. Mike was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank from 2009 to 2018 and prior to this, he worked in senior executive and management positions with Colonial Limited, Westpac Banking Corporation and Chase AMP Bank. Mike served as Deputy Chair of the Treasury Corporation of Victoria and previously held non-executive directorships with Austraclear Limited, Colonial First State, Rural Bank and Barwon Health Limited. Mike was a Commissioner on the Federal Government’s National COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board, a member of the Federal Government’s Financial Sector Advisory Council and was Deputy Chair of the Australian Banking Association.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director, AMCIL Limited (appointed January 2019)
  • Non-executive director, Butn Limited (September 2020 - February 2024)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, GMHBA Limited (appointed July 2018)
  • Non-executive director, Adelaide Airport Limited (appointed September 2023)

Government and community involvement

  • Acting Chair, Racing Victoria (appointed as a director in 2015, Deputy Chair in October 2016 and Acting Chair October 2016 – October 2017 and from July 2023)
  • Honorary Member, Business Council of Australia (appointed July 2018)
Alexis George
Chief Executive Officer

BCom, FCA, GAICD

Alexis George was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AMP Limited in August 2021. She is responsible for leading the AMP business. In addition, Alexis was appointed to the AMP Limited Board and AMP Bank Board in August 2021.

Experience

Alexis has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry in Australia and overseas. She spent seven years at ANZ, including most recently as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, working with the CEO to drive group-wide strategic initiatives in addition to having responsibility for its shared service centres and banking services. As the Group Executive Wealth Australia, Alexis led ANZ’s ~$4 billion wealth divestment program, including the separation and sale of its life insurance and superannuation businesses to Zurich and IOOF. Prior to ANZ, Alexis spent 10 years with ING Group in a number of senior roles, including CEO Czech Republic and Slovakia, responsible for banking, insurance and funds management, and Regional COO Asia, responsible for product, marketing, technology and operations.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Government and community involvement

  • Member, Chief Executive Women Australia (appointed October 2016)
  • Member, Financial Services Council Board (appointed September 2023)
  • Member, Australian Bankers Association Council (appointed August 2021)
Kathleen Bailey-Lord
Independent, Non-executive director

BA(Hons), FAICD

Kathleen was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a non-executive director in January 2024 and is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees. At the same time, Kathleen was appointed to the AMP Bank Board.

Experience

Kathleen has over 25 years’ experience in board and senior executive leadership roles across diverse industry sectors including financial services, technology, utilities and education. Kathleen was the Group General Manager, Global Shared Services of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) from 2008-2013 and prior to this she was the Chief Executive Officer of The Fordham Group and held senior executive management positions with PMP Ltd, Phillips Fox Lawyers (now DLA Piper) and IBM Australia and New Zealand.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director and Chair, Janison Education Group Limited (appointed February 2022 and as Chair, October 2023)
  • Non-executive director, Bank of Queensland (May 2019 – August 2021)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, Datacom Group Limited (appointed April 2022)
  • Non-executive director, Alinta Energy (appointed May 2021)

Government and community involvement

  • Non-executive director, St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited (appointed April 2023)
  • Australian Institute of Company Directors, Victorian Councillor (appointed 2017) and Victorian President (elected 2024)), Member of Technology Governance & Innovation Advisory Panel (appointed 2018)
  • Member, Chief Executive Women (appointed January 2009)
Andrew Best
Independent, Non-executive director

BLaws, BSc, MAICD

Andrew was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in July 2022 and is a member of the Nomination, Remuneration and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, Andrew was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is a member of its Risk and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Andrew is a senior financial services executive with over 30 years’ international and domestic experience across banking and financial markets in Australia, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, with a particular focus on capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. From 1989 to 2020, Andrew worked with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co holding various roles over his three-decade career with the company, including most recently as Head of Investment Banking for Australia and New Zealand from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that role, Andrew was Head of the Financial Institutions investment banking business for Australia and New Zealand from 2004. Andrew is a member of the Ord Minnett Private Opportunities Fund Investment Committee, a panel member for Adara Group, which provides independent pro bono advice to Australian companies as well as being an executive coach with Foresight Global Coaching.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Government and community involvement

  • Member, National Heart Foundation Advisory Board (appointed April 2020)
Rahoul Chowdry
Independent, Non-executive director
Anna Leibel
Independent, Non-executive director
Michael Sammells
Independent, Non-executive director
Andrea Slattery
Independent, Non-executive director
Rahoul Chowdry
Independent, Non-executive director

BCom, FCA

Rahoul was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in January 2020. He served as Chair of the Risk Committee from May 2020 to October 2022. He was appointed the Chair of the Audit Committee in October 2022 and is a member of the Nomination and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, Rahoul was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is Chair of its Audit Committee and a member of its Risk and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Rahoul has over 40 years’ experience in professional services, advising complex multinational organisations in Australia and overseas. Rahoul is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Minter Ellison’s Partnership Board. Between 2018 and 2021, he was Partner and National Leader of Minter Ellison’s financial services practice in Australia and leader of the risk consulting practice. Prior to this, Rahoul was a Senior Partner in PwC Australia and subsequently Canada, serving for a total of almost-30 years. During this time, he held a number of leadership roles, delivering audit, assurance and risk consulting services to major financial institutions in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Rahoul is also a member of the Advisory Committee for Genpact Australia Pty Ltd.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Government and community involvement

  • Member, Reserve Bank of Australia, Audit Committee (appointed February 2018)
  • Member, Loreto Kirribilli, Finance and Risk Committee (appointed February 2024)
Anna Leibel
Independent, Non-executive director

LLM (EntGov), GDipITLdshp, GAICD

Anna was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a non-executive director in January 2024 and is a member of the Nomination and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, Anna was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and its Risk and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Anna’s experience spans private and public boards and senior executive leadership positions across a wide spectrum of highly regulated and asset-intensive service sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, infrastructure and healthcare. Anna was the Chief Delivery and Information Officer (2019–2021) and Chief Information Officer (2017–2019) at UniSuper and has also held senior executive roles with PwC and Telstra.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV) (appointed September 2021)

Government and community involvement

  • Non-executive director, Alfred Health (appointed July 2021)
Michael Sammells
Independent, Non-executive director

BBus, FCPA, GAICD

Michael was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in March 2020. He was appointed as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee in August 2020 and is a member of the Audit and Nomination Committees. At the same time, Michael was also appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is a member of its Audit Committee.

Experience

Michael has over 35 years of professional experience, with significant experience in senior executive financial and commercial roles. His experience as Chief Financial Officer spans over 20 years in ASX Listed companies as well as the public sector. Michael is also Chair of Sigma Healthcare and has served on numerous private boards since 2010.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director and Chair, Sigma Healthcare Limited (appointed February 2020 and Chair in August 2022)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director of GMHBA Limited (appointed October 2023)
Andrea Slattery
Independent, Non-executive director

BAcc, MCom, FCPA, FCA, FSSA, FAICD, GCB.D(ESG)

Andrea was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in February 2019 and is a member of the Audit, Nomination and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, she was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is a member of its Audit and Risk and Compliance Committees. In addition, Andrea was also appointed to the AMP Foundation Board in March 2022.

Experience

As a Non-executive director, Andrea has substantial experience on global, public and private companies and government advisory committees in the finance, clean energy, infrastructure, superannuation, professional services and defence industries, spanning more than 30 years.

As an executive, Andrea was the co-founder, managing director and CEO of the SMSF Association from 2003 to 2017. Prior to this, Andrea was a financial adviser and Principal of her own tax consulting and advisory business. Andrea’s previous Government Advisory Committee appointments include the Federal Government’s Innovation Investment Partnership, Industry Working Group, Stronger Super Peak Consultative Group, Superannuation Advisory Group and the Future of Financial Advice.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director, Argo Global Listed Infrastructure (April 2015 – June 2022)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, Infrabuild Ltd (appointed December 2022)

Government and community involvement

  • Non-executive director, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (appointed February 2018)
  • Deputy Chair, Woomera Prohibited Area Advisory Board (appointed July 2019)
  • Member, Chief Executive Women Australia (appointed January 2017)
  • Member, Global Competent Boards (appointed November 2021)
Mike Hirst
Independent Chair
Alexis George
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Hirst
Independent Chair

BCom, SFFin, MAICD

Mike was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in July 2021 and as its Chair and the Chair of the AMP Bank Board in April 2024. He was also appointed as the Chair of the Nomination Committee in April 2024 and was the Chair of the AMP Limited and AMP Bank Risk and Compliance Committee from October 2022 until April 2024 and remains a member. Mike is also a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Experience

Mike has more than 40 years of experience in board and senior executive leadership roles within retail banking, treasury, funds management and financial markets. Mike was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank from 2009 to 2018 and prior to this, he worked in senior executive and management positions with Colonial Limited, Westpac Banking Corporation and Chase AMP Bank. Mike served as Deputy Chair of the Treasury Corporation of Victoria and previously held non-executive directorships with Austraclear Limited, Colonial First State, Rural Bank and Barwon Health Limited. Mike was a Commissioner on the Federal Government’s National COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board, a member of the Federal Government’s Financial Sector Advisory Council and was Deputy Chair of the Australian Banking Association.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director, AMCIL Limited (appointed January 2019)
  • Non-executive director, Butn Limited (September 2020 - February 2024)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, GMHBA Limited (appointed July 2018)
  • Non-executive director, Adelaide Airport Limited (appointed September 2023)

Government and community involvement

  • Acting Chair, Racing Victoria (appointed as a director in 2015, Deputy Chair in October 2016 and Acting Chair October 2016 – October 2017 and from July 2023)
  • Honorary Member, Business Council of Australia (appointed July 2018)
Alexis George
Chief Executive Officer

BCom, FCA, GAICD

Alexis George was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AMP Limited in August 2021. She is responsible for leading the AMP business. In addition, Alexis was appointed to the AMP Limited Board and AMP Bank Board in August 2021.

Experience

Alexis has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry in Australia and overseas. She spent seven years at ANZ, including most recently as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, working with the CEO to drive group-wide strategic initiatives in addition to having responsibility for its shared service centres and banking services. As the Group Executive Wealth Australia, Alexis led ANZ’s ~$4 billion wealth divestment program, including the separation and sale of its life insurance and superannuation businesses to Zurich and IOOF. Prior to ANZ, Alexis spent 10 years with ING Group in a number of senior roles, including CEO Czech Republic and Slovakia, responsible for banking, insurance and funds management, and Regional COO Asia, responsible for product, marketing, technology and operations.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Government and community involvement

  • Member, Chief Executive Women Australia (appointed October 2016)
  • Member, Financial Services Council Board (appointed September 2023)
  • Member, Australian Bankers Association Council (appointed August 2021)
Kathleen Bailey-Lord
Independent, Non-executive director
Andrew Best
Independent, Non-executive director
Kathleen Bailey-Lord
Independent, Non-executive director

BA(Hons), FAICD

Kathleen was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a non-executive director in January 2024 and is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees. At the same time, Kathleen was appointed to the AMP Bank Board.

Experience

Kathleen has over 25 years’ experience in board and senior executive leadership roles across diverse industry sectors including financial services, technology, utilities and education. Kathleen was the Group General Manager, Global Shared Services of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) from 2008-2013 and prior to this she was the Chief Executive Officer of The Fordham Group and held senior executive management positions with PMP Ltd, Phillips Fox Lawyers (now DLA Piper) and IBM Australia and New Zealand.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director and Chair, Janison Education Group Limited (appointed February 2022 and as Chair, October 2023)
  • Non-executive director, Bank of Queensland (May 2019 – August 2021)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, Datacom Group Limited (appointed April 2022)
  • Non-executive director, Alinta Energy (appointed May 2021)

Government and community involvement

  • Non-executive director, St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited (appointed April 2023)
  • Australian Institute of Company Directors, Victorian Councillor (appointed 2017) and Victorian President (elected 2024)), Member of Technology Governance & Innovation Advisory Panel (appointed 2018)
  • Member, Chief Executive Women (appointed January 2009)
Andrew Best
Independent, Non-executive director

BLaws, BSc, MAICD

Andrew was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in July 2022 and is a member of the Nomination, Remuneration and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, Andrew was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is a member of its Risk and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Andrew is a senior financial services executive with over 30 years’ international and domestic experience across banking and financial markets in Australia, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, with a particular focus on capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. From 1989 to 2020, Andrew worked with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co holding various roles over his three-decade career with the company, including most recently as Head of Investment Banking for Australia and New Zealand from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that role, Andrew was Head of the Financial Institutions investment banking business for Australia and New Zealand from 2004. Andrew is a member of the Ord Minnett Private Opportunities Fund Investment Committee, a panel member for Adara Group, which provides independent pro bono advice to Australian companies as well as being an executive coach with Foresight Global Coaching.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Government and community involvement

  • Member, National Heart Foundation Advisory Board (appointed April 2020)
Rahoul Chowdry
Independent, Non-executive director
Anna Leibel
Independent, Non-executive director
Rahoul Chowdry
Independent, Non-executive director

BCom, FCA

Rahoul was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in January 2020. He served as Chair of the Risk Committee from May 2020 to October 2022. He was appointed the Chair of the Audit Committee in October 2022 and is a member of the Nomination and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, Rahoul was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is Chair of its Audit Committee and a member of its Risk and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Rahoul has over 40 years’ experience in professional services, advising complex multinational organisations in Australia and overseas. Rahoul is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Minter Ellison’s Partnership Board. Between 2018 and 2021, he was Partner and National Leader of Minter Ellison’s financial services practice in Australia and leader of the risk consulting practice. Prior to this, Rahoul was a Senior Partner in PwC Australia and subsequently Canada, serving for a total of almost-30 years. During this time, he held a number of leadership roles, delivering audit, assurance and risk consulting services to major financial institutions in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Rahoul is also a member of the Advisory Committee for Genpact Australia Pty Ltd.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Government and community involvement

  • Member, Reserve Bank of Australia, Audit Committee (appointed February 2018)
  • Member, Loreto Kirribilli, Finance and Risk Committee (appointed February 2024)
Anna Leibel
Independent, Non-executive director

LLM (EntGov), GDipITLdshp, GAICD

Anna was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a non-executive director in January 2024 and is a member of the Nomination and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, Anna was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and its Risk and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Anna’s experience spans private and public boards and senior executive leadership positions across a wide spectrum of highly regulated and asset-intensive service sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, infrastructure and healthcare. Anna was the Chief Delivery and Information Officer (2019–2021) and Chief Information Officer (2017–2019) at UniSuper and has also held senior executive roles with PwC and Telstra.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • None

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV) (appointed September 2021)

Government and community involvement

  • Non-executive director, Alfred Health (appointed July 2021)
Michael Sammells
Independent, Non-executive director
Andrea Slattery
Independent, Non-executive director
Michael Sammells
Independent, Non-executive director

BBus, FCPA, GAICD

Michael was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in March 2020. He was appointed as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee in August 2020 and is a member of the Audit and Nomination Committees. At the same time, Michael was also appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is a member of its Audit Committee.

Experience

Michael has over 35 years of professional experience, with significant experience in senior executive financial and commercial roles. His experience as Chief Financial Officer spans over 20 years in ASX Listed companies as well as the public sector. Michael is also Chair of Sigma Healthcare and has served on numerous private boards since 2010.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director and Chair, Sigma Healthcare Limited (appointed February 2020 and Chair in August 2022)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director of GMHBA Limited (appointed October 2023)
Andrea Slattery
Independent, Non-executive director

BAcc, MCom, FCPA, FCA, FSSA, FAICD, GCB.D(ESG)

Andrea was appointed to the AMP Limited Board as a Non-executive director in February 2019 and is a member of the Audit, Nomination and Risk and Compliance Committees. At the same time, she was appointed to the AMP Bank Board and is a member of its Audit and Risk and Compliance Committees. In addition, Andrea was also appointed to the AMP Foundation Board in March 2022.

Experience

As a Non-executive director, Andrea has substantial experience on global, public and private companies and government advisory committees in the finance, clean energy, infrastructure, superannuation, professional services and defence industries, spanning more than 30 years.

As an executive, Andrea was the co-founder, managing director and CEO of the SMSF Association from 2003 to 2017. Prior to this, Andrea was a financial adviser and Principal of her own tax consulting and advisory business. Andrea’s previous Government Advisory Committee appointments include the Federal Government’s Innovation Investment Partnership, Industry Working Group, Stronger Super Peak Consultative Group, Superannuation Advisory Group and the Future of Financial Advice.

Directorships of other ASX listed companies

  • Non-executive director, Argo Global Listed Infrastructure (April 2015 – June 2022)

Directorships of other companies

  • Non-executive director, Infrabuild Ltd (appointed December 2022)

Government and community involvement

  • Non-executive director, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (appointed February 2018)
  • Deputy Chair, Woomera Prohibited Area Advisory Board (appointed July 2019)
  • Member, Chief Executive Women Australia (appointed January 2017)
  • Member, Global Competent Boards (appointed November 2021)