Board of Directors

Ms Nancy Milne OAM is an experienced non-executive director. Previously a lawyer, she brings over 30 years of experience as a lawyer working on large commercial cases involving risk and compliance to her role as Chairman at APESB. As a former partner at Clayton Utz, her work in contentious and non-contentious areas provided a strong foundation for her director career She has also developed an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment within the financial services sector.
Nancy holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Nancy was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2008 for services to the legal sector and the community.
Since 2003, Nancy has taken up a variety of governance roles, focussing on improving business performance. She is the Deputy Chair at the State Insurance Regulatory Authority and a non-executive Director of FBR Limited. Nancy is also a Director at Pacific Opera and the Benevolent Society. Nancy was previously Chair of the Securities Exchange Guarantee Corporation until her retirement from the Board in October 2023.

Date of appointment: January 1, 2019

Ms Claire Mackay is a Principal at Quantum Financial, a leading independent financial planning firm. Previously, Claire worked in structured tax at PwC and Macquarie Bank. Claire was an industry nominated Panel Adjudicator for the Financial Ombudsman Service (2010-2014), appointed by the Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services as an inaugural Director of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (2018-2023) and has volunteered on the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee for Surf Life Saving NSW (2018-2023) and the Professional Standards and Conduct Committee at the Financial Advice Association of Australia (2015-2024).
Claire is admitted to the NSW Supreme Court; she holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law from Macquarie University and a Master of Law from Sydney University. Claire is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SMSF and Financial Planning Specialist), a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Practising Accountant, a Chartered Tax Advisor, and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Date of appointment: July 1, 2016

Mr Brian Morris is the Director of Morris Forensic Pty Ltd, a specialist forensic accounting practice. Over the years, Brian has served on a variety of Board and Committee positions. From 1983 to 2014, he was a partner at Edward Marshall, specialising in audit, forensic accounting, valuations and management consulting services. He was also the firm's managing partner and Chairman of partners at various times.
Brian is a Fellow of both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Brian is the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of the Courts Administrative Authority of South Australia, a member of the State Courts Administration Council of South Australia, a member of the Audit Committee of the Art Gallery of South Australia and a member of the Editorial Committee of the Australian Accounting Review.

Date of appointment: January 1, 2019

Ms Rachel Grimes AM has more than thirty years experiences in financial services. Rachel is a past President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) (2016-2018) and past President of ICAA (now CA ANZ). Rachel was awarded a Member in the General Division Medal in 2022 for her significant service to business in the field of accountancy and to professional associations.
Rachel is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.
Rachel is a director of HUB24, Australian Payments Plus, Digital Finance CRC, Angus Knight and Platinum Investment Management Limited. Rachel is also a member of the Financial Reporting Council, a steward of Loreto Ministries Limited and is the Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee of Surfing Australia.

Date of appointment: February 1, 2019

Mr Colin Murphy PSM is the former Auditor General for Western Australia, where he served the Parliament of Western Australia for more than 11 years. Colin is also a past AUASB Board member.
Colin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia. Colin is a Fellow, former Board member and Past State President of CPA Australia and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a past President of the Institute of Public Administration Western Australia. Colin received CPA Australia's President's Award and a Meritorious Service Award and was also awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2010 Australia Day Honours.
Colin is a Commissioner of the Gaming and Wagering Commission WA. He is a Director of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Australia, Wajarri Enterprises Ltd, and an independent Director of Winja Wajarri Barna Ltd. He is a Board member of ChemCentre Western Australia and South Metropolitan Health Service Board WA. Colin is the Chair of the WA Audit and Risk Committees for the Department of Education, the Department of Justice, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the Department of Training and Workforce Development Western Australia.

Date of appointment: May 1, 2020

Mr Damien Moore has worked in the Accounting and Finance industries for over 30 years and is currently a Manager at Rawson Verco Need in Adelaide. Previously, Damian worked at PwC (from March 2021 to April 2024). He has also operated his own accounting firm along with working for ASX-listed companies such as the Bank of South Australia (part of the Westpac Group), and BHP & Elders Ltd.
Damien was a Board Director of the Institute of Public Accountants for 12 years, having held the roles of Vice President, Deputy President, and Global Chair/President. During his time on the board, Damien was a member of various committees, including the Board Audit & Risk Committee, Membership Committee, Remuneration Committee, and the Board Executive.
Damien is a Fellow of both the Institute of Public Accountants and Institute of Financial Accountants (UK) and a Chartered Tax Advisor of The Tax Institute of Australia. He holds a Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) through the University of New England. He is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Registered Tax Agent. Damien has volunteered his time as the Treasurer of Hahndorf Community Hall Committee since 2003.

Date of appointment: November 17, 2022

Dianne has more than 35 years of experience in business, with expertise in governance, risk and audit. She is currently an Independent Non-Executive for the MHA network of independent accountancy firms in the UK (part of the Baker Tilly International network), chairperson of St Kilda Gatehouse (a registered charity), and a board member for Gospel Resource Ltd (a manufacturing social enterprise and registered charity).
In addition, her experience includes technical and audit quality leadership in professional practice, technical consulting, and acting as an expert witness. Dianne promotes sustainable business, enhancing financial evaluations by employing both integrated reporting practices and social impact reporting as measures of performance.
Dianne held executive roles in professional practice from 2001-2017. She was formerly the Technical Partner at Pitcher Partners, and an independent consultant to Baker Tilly International (BTI), facilitating global collaboration for audit related projects across the BTI network. Dianne served as a Board Member of the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) from 2004-2012.
Dianne is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Dianne holds a Master of Business Law and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting from Monash University.

Date of appointment: February 1, 2023