Board and executives
Perpetual's board and senior leadership team reflects the experience, quality and integrity for which Perpetual has become known since it was founded in 1886.
The board directors all have extensive business experience, including as chief executives or directors of major financial institutions or corporate services and consulting firms. Our senior executives are highly qualified and have extensive experience in a range of business areas, specialising in financial services.
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| Peter Scott, Chairman and Independent Director | |
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BE (Hons), M.Eng.Sc (Age 58) Mr Scott has more than 20 years of senior business experience in publicly listed companies and extensive knowledge of the wealth management industry. Current company directorships:
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| Geoff Lloyd, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer | |
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LLM (Distinction) (UTS), Adv. Mgt. Program (Harvard) (Age 44) Mr Lloyd joined Perpetual in August 2010 as Group Executive of Private Wealth and has led the development and implementation of the growth strategy for Private Wealth. He took on the additional responsibility of Head of Retail Distribution in September 2011. Mr Lloyd was previously General Manager, Advice and Private Banking at BT Financial Group (BTFG) following the merger with St George’s Wealth Management business. Prior to the merger, he led St George's entire wealth management portfolio and was a member of the St George Bank Group Executive reporting to the CEO. He has held many senior positions at BTFG, including Chief Legal Counsel and Head of the Customer and Business Services Division. Mr Lloyd has over 20 year’s experience in the financial services industry and has an extensive understanding of the industry and demonstrated leadership skills. |
| Paul V Brasher, Independent Director | |
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BEc (Hons), FCA (Age 62) Mr Brasher was formerly Chairman of the Global Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers International. He previously chaired the Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Australian firm and held a number of other senior management and client services roles during his career with the firm. Mr Brasher was Client Service Partner and /or Lead Engagement Partner for some of the firm's most significant clients. He also spent significant periods working with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the US and UK. Mr Brasher is currently Chairman of Incitec Pivot Limited and a Board member of the Essendon Football Club. He is a member of Perpetual's Audit Risk and Compliance Committee and People and Remuneration Committee. Mr Brasher brings to the Board his local and global experience as a senior executive and director, particularly in the areas of strategy, audit and risk management and public company governance. Current company directorships:
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| Philip Bullock, Independent Director | |
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BA, MBA, GAICD, Dip. Ed. (Age 59) Mr Bullock brings to the Board extensive management experience in Australia and Asia in technology, sales and client management, product and brand management, distribution marketing and talent development. Current company directorships:
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| P Craig Ueland, Independent Director | |
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BA (Hons and Distinction), MBA (Hons), CFA (Age 54) Download hi-res photo |
| Sylvia Falzon, Independent Director | |
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MIR(Hons); B.Bus; GAICD; SF Fin (Age 48) She is currently a Non-executive Director of Cabrini Health, Museums Board of Victoria and serves as Chairman of the Cabrini Foundation. She is a member of Perpetual's Audit Risk and Compliance Committee and Investment Committee. Current company directorships:
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| Elizabeth Proust AO, Independent Director | |
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BA (Hons), LLB, FAICD (Age 61) In addition to her skills from her leadership roles in significant change management programs, Ms Proust brings to the Board her strengths in human resources, public affairs and strategy development, and her strong knowledge of board processes and governance through her many senior executive and board roles. Current company directorships:
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| Company Secretaries | |
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| Joanne Hawkins | |
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BCom, LLB, Grad Dip CSP FCIS Appointed Company Secretary in June 2003. Ms Hawkins is head of Perpetual's Legal, Risk & Compliance and Company Secretariat teams. Prior to joining Perpetual, Ms Hawkins was Assistant Secretary of Macquarie Bank and Ord Minnett and was Company Secretary, National Bank of the Solomon Islands. Ms Hawkins also worked as a solicitor and legal adviser in New Zealand. Download hi-res photo |
| Glenda Charles | |
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Grad. Dip. Corp. Gov. ASX Listed Entities, CSA (Cert) Joined Perpetual in August 1994. She was appointed Assistant Company Secretary of Perpetual in 1999 and Deputy Company Secretary in 2009. Ms Charles has over 15 years experience in company secretarial practice and administration and has worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years. |
| Geoff Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | |
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Appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in February 2012. Mr Geoff Lloyd has over 20 year’s experience in the financial services industry. Mr Lloyd has an extensive understanding of the industry and demonstrated leadership skills. Mr Lloyd joined Perpetual in August 2010 as Group Executive of Private Wealth. In that role he has led the development and implementation of the growth strategy for Private Wealth. He took on the additional responsibility of Head of Retail Distribution in September 2011. Mr Lloyd was previously General Manager, Advice and Private Banking at BT Financial Group (BTFG) following the merger with St George’s Wealth Management business. Prior to the merger, Mr Lloyd led St George's entire wealth management portfolio and was a member of the St George Bank Group Executive reporting to the CEO. He has held many senior positions at BTFG, including Chief Legal Counsel and Head of the Customer and Business Services Division. Mr Lloyd has completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program and holds a Master of Laws, UTS (Distinction). |
| Gillian Larkins, Chief Financial Officer | |
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Ms Gillian Larkins joined Perpetual as Group Executive Transformation Office in October 2012, and assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in January 2013. Ms Larkins has approximately 20 years of experience in finance, strategy and management roles across a number of industries. Most recently, she was Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director of Westpac Institutional Bank, responsible for Finance and Strategy, and prior to that, Chief Financial Officer Australia & New Zealand of Citigroup. Ms Larkins has also served on the board of Hastings Fund Management as a non-executive director from 2009 to 2011. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO, Ms Larkins heads Perpetual’s Finance, IT, and Risk functions, which include Audit, Legal and Company Secretariat. Ms Larkins holds a Master of Business Administration from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance and a Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce, majoring in Economics, both from the University of Otago, New Zealand. She is a member of the NZ Chartered Accountant's Society and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Download hi-res photo |
| Rebecca Nash, Group Executive People and Culture | |
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Ms Rebecca Nash joined Perpetual as Group Executive People and Culture in August 2012. Ms Nash has extensive experience as a senior executive in the financial services and consulting industries. Prior to joining Perpetual, she held a number of executive positions at National Australia Bank in both functional and operational roles, including human resources, strategy, integration, and Direct sales & service. Prior to her career at NAB, Ms Nash was a senior executive in Accenture’s financial services practice. At Perpetual, Ms Nash is responsible for the company’s human resources, performance management, recruitment, and staff development functions. She is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Ms Nash holds a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Change Management Qualification from the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Download hi-res photo |
| Chris Green, Group Executive, Corporate Trust | |
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Prior to joining Perpetual, Mr Green was at JP Morgan Chase Bank for ten years, most recently as Australasia Business Head - Institutional Trust Services based in Sydney and previously as Vice President - Head of Account Management and Vice President - Head of Analytics based in London, covering the European, Middle Eastern and African markets. His career began as a solicitor for Corrs Chambers Westgarth. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (London Business School) and a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (University of Queensland). |
| Michael Gordon, Group Executive, Perpetual Investments | |
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Michael Gordon joined Perpetual as Group Executive Perpetual Investments in January 2013. Mr Gordon has significant domestic and international experience as a leader of asset management businesses and is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry. He has held roles with a number of well-regarded global investment managers in Australia, Asia and the UK, where most recently he was BNP Paribas Investment Partners' Chief Investment Officer for Equities. Prior to that, he held senior positions with Fidelity Investments International and Schroders Investment Management. Mr Gordon holds a Bachelor of Business, Accounting & Finance from the University of Technology, Sydney. He leads the end-to-end business of Perpetual Investments, Perpetual’s specialised asset management division, which includes the investment management team, product, and distribution. |
| Mark Smith, Group Executive, Perpetual Private | |
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Mark Smith joined Perpetual as Group Executive Perpetual Private in November 2012. Mr Smith has over 20 years of financial services experience, gained predominantly at BT Financial Group, Westpac’s wealth management arm. Most recently, he held the role of General Manager Bank Distribution and Insurance, with responsibility for approximately Mr Smith holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Macquarie University, and is a recipient of the David William Fellowship Award. At Perpetual, he leads the Group’s wealth business, which includes the philanthropic, trustee and High Net Worth advisor businesses, as well as the Fordham group, specialising in accounting and advisory services to business owners. Download hi-res photo |
