Suncorp New Zealand has appointed Alison Barrass and Kate Jorgensen as independent directors of its New Zealand Boards, which include its Asteron Life and Vero insurance businesses.
Barrass has previously held CEO roles at Goodman Fielder, Breast Cancer Cure and Griffin Foods, and brings a broad range of skills, including knowledge and expertise in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and in governance, operational, leadership and innovation.
She is currently a director with Spark NZ, Rockit Apples and Zespri, and is Chair of Tom & Luke and Babich Wines.
Jorgensen has significant financial, audit and commercial experience, according to the release announcement, and has previously held CFO roles at Vodafone New Zealand, KiwiRail, Fletcher Building’s infrastructure division and a was senior audit manager for KPMG. She also has extensive governance experience with a focus on risk management and sustainability.
Suncorp New Zealand Board Chair, David Flacks, says the additional governance and financial skill that Barrass and Jorgensen bring to the board is invaluable:
“Both of these independent directors have a strong customer focus which can be seen in their current and previous Directorships. I am really excited to have them join us.”