Lendlease Annual Report 2021
Board of Directors’ profiles Jane S Hemstritch (Independent Non Executive Director) Term of Office Ms Hemstritch joined the Board in September 2011. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Ms Hemstritch has extensive senior executive experience in information technology, communications, change management and accounting. She also has broad experience across the financial services, telecommunications, government, energy and manufacturing sectors and in business expansion in Asia. During a 25 year career with Accenture and Andersen Consulting, Ms Hemstritch worked with clients across Australia, Asia and the US. Ms Hemstritch was Managing Director Asia Pacific for Accenture from 2004 until her retirement in 2007. She was a member of Accenture’s global Executive Leadership Team and oversaw the management of Accenture’s business in the Asia Pacific region, which spanned 12 countries and included 30,000 personnel. Ms Hemstritch has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Physiology from the University of London and is a Fellow of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants in Australia and in England and Wales. She is a Member of Chief Executive Women. Listed Company Directorships (held within the last three years) Non Executive Director of Telstra Corporation Limited (appointed August 2016, retired January 2019) Other Current Appointments President of the Board of The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Board Committee Memberships Member of the Audit Committee Chairman of the Nomination Committee Member of the People and Culture Committee Member of the Risk Committee Nicola MWakefield Evans (Independent Non Executive Director) Term of Office Ms Wakefield Evans joined the Board in September 2013. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Ms Wakefield Evans is an experienced business leader and Non Executive Director with broad ranging commercial, business management, strategy and legal experience gained over a 30 year international career. Ms Wakefield Evans held several keymanagement positions at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), including Managing Partner International in Hong Kong, where she was responsible for the overall governance and strategic positioning of the business in the Asia region. In addition to holding a number of senior management and leadership roles, Ms Wakefield Evans has had a diverse career as one of Australasia’s leading corporate finance lawyers. Ms Wakefield Evans has extensive experience in the financial services, resources and energy and infrastructure sectors. She has extensive international experience working in Australia, NewYork and Hong Kong. Ms Wakefield Evans was included in the Australian Financial Review and Westpac Group’s inaugural list of ‘Australia’s 100 Women of Influence’. She is a member of Chief Executive Women. Ms Wakefield Evans holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales and is a qualified lawyer in Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Listed Company Directorships (held within the last three years) Non Executive Director of Macquarie Group Limited (appointed February 2014) Non Executive Director of Viva Energy Group Limited (appointed August 2021) Other Current Appointments Chair of 30% Club, Australia Director of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Director of UNSW Foundation Limited Director of Australian Institute of Company Directors Director of MetLife Australia Director of Goodes O’Loughlin (GO) Foundation Limited Member of the Takeovers Panel Board Committee Memberships Chairman of the Sustainability Committee Member of the Nomination Committee Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Risk Committee Elizabeth M Proust, AO (Independent Non Executive Director) Term of Office Ms Proust joined the Board in February 2018. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Ms Proust is one of Australia’s leading business figures and has had a diverse career holding leadership roles in the public and private sectors for over 30 years. Ms Proust spent eight years at ANZ Group including four years as Managing Director of Esanda, Managing Director of Metrobanking and Group General Manager, Human Resources, Corporate Affairs and Management Services. Before joining ANZ, Ms Proust was Secretary (CEO) of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (Victoria) and Chief Executive of the City of Melbourne. Ms Proust has extensive board experience in listed and private companies, subsidiaries and joint ventures, as well as government and not for profits. She was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2010 for distinguished service to public administration and to business, through leadership roles in government and private enterprise, as a mentor to women, and to the community through contributions to arts, charitable and educational bodies. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Chief Executive Women. Ms Proust holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from La Trobe University and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne. Listed Company Directorships (held within the last three years) Nil Other Current Appointments Chairman of Cuscal Limited Chairman of SuperFriend Board Committee Memberships Chairman of the People and Culture Committee Member of the Nomination Committee Member of the Risk Committee Member of the Sustainability Committee Robert Welanetz (Independent Non Executive Director) Term of Office Mr Welanetz joined the Board in March 2020. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Mr Welanetz is based in the US and has significant executive, advisory, strategic and operational experience in the property and construction sectors gained over an international career spanning over 40 years. In his most recent role, Mr Welanetz served as Chief Executive Officer in the property division of Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), based in Dubai, where he had overall responsibility for managing MAF’s property portfolio and development pipeline. Mr Welanetz retired from that position in 2018. Prior to joining MAF, Mr Welanetz spent over seven years in a global role in Blackstone’s Real Estate Group advising and identifying acquisition opportunities in retail real estate and providing strategic guidance for Blackstone’s portfolio of retail assets and retail operating companies. Mr Welanetz also served as Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Kinghill Ltd, based in China, with responsibility for the operations and delivery of retail and development projects in mainland China. Prior to this, Mr Welanetz was President and Chief Executive Officer, Retail, at Jones Lang LaSalle Inc Americas. Mr Welanetz holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. He is a former Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centres and served on the board of the Galileo Property Trust, an Australian shopping centre investor. Listed Company Directorships (held within the last three years) Nil Board Committee Memberships Member of the Nomination Committee Member of the Risk Committee Member of the People & Culture Committee Member of the Sustainability Committee 75 A sense of place 74 Lendlease Annual Report 2021 Governance
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