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Alan Cameron AO (Chairman)

Term of office: Chairman since 6 October 2009, Director since April 2009

Alan is a lawyer and was a partner of the firm now known as Blake Dawson from 1979 to 1991 and managing partner from 1982 to 1985 and 1989 to 1991. He was Commonwealth Ombudsman from April 1991 until the end of 1992, and Chairman of the ASC and its successor, ASIC, from January 1993 to November 2000.
Since 2000 Alan has been involved in regulatory projects and governance reviews of various kinds, and is a consultant and a company director. He is currently Deputy Chancellor of the University of Sydney, and a consultant to Blake Dawson.

External Directorships:
Current: AQRB Pty Ltd, ASX Compliance Pty Limited, BT Life Limited, Cameron Ralph Pty Ltd, National e-Conveyancing Development Limited, St George Life Limited, St George Insurance Australia Pty Limited, WBC Life Insurance Services Limited, Westpac General Insurance Limited and Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited.
Qualifications: BA, LLM (Syd), FAICD,

Non-executive and Independent: Yes

HFML Board committee membership: Alan was appointed a member of the Governance Committee in July 2011.

Andrew Day (Chief Executive)

Andrew joined Hastings as Chief Executive in October 2011. As an experienced chief executive in both domestic and international markets, Andrew has a solid track record in leading complex businesses across diverse industries, locations and stages of development. He is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Hastings and is a Director.

Prior to joining Hastings, Andrew was Chief Executive of investment company Eircom Holdings Ltd where he managed the Irish telecommunications and Israeli directories businesses. Andrew’s previous roles included chief executive and Chairman of Truvo, a European-based private equity owned company with a complex portfolio of companies. In his role as chief executive, Andrew transformed Sensis into Australia’s largest advertising and search business. He also held various senior roles at Telstra Corporation including Managing Director, Commercial and Consumer Sales.

Andrew has Bachelor degrees in Engineering and Science with dual honours and a Masters of Engineering Science from the University of Adelaide.

External Directorships:
Current: Chairman of New Zealand Yellow Pages Group and Director of Hastings Management Pty Ltd.
Previous: Chairman of Truvo Intermediate LLC, Director of Eircom Holdings Limited and Sensis Pty Ltd.

Non-executive and Independent: No

HFML Board committee membership:
No.

James Evans (Non-Executive Director)

Term of office: Non-executive Director since 6 October 2009

James has extensive experience as a senior executive in the finance industry. James was previously the Chief Risk Officer, Wealth Management at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), a position he held from 2003 to 2008. His work included directorships in the CBA Group’s funds management and insurance businesses. Previously, James held a number of senior roles at CBA in the areas of finance and accounting, as well as at Lend Lease, which included directorships in funds management and senior positions in finance. He also had senior roles at GEC Australia and Grace Bros.

External directorships:
Current: Australian Infrastructure Fund Limited, BT Investment Management Limited (and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee), J O Hambros Capital Management Limited (and Chair of the Audit Committee), Equigroup Group of companies (and Chair of the Audit Committee, Investa Funds Management Limited (and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee), Macquarie Generation (and Chair of the Audit Committee), and Suncorp Portfolio Services Limited

Qualifications: BEc, CPA, F FIN, FAICD

Independent: Yes

HFML Board committee membership: James was appointed a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee in October 2009 and appointed as Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee in January 2010.

James McDonald (Non-Executive Director)

Term of office: Non-executive Director since July 2007

James brings to Hastings significant expertise and knowledge, with over 30 years' experience in the oil and gas production and gas transmission industries. James was Managing Director and CEO of Australian Pipeline Trust (now APA Group) from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that, he was General Manager Pipeline Division of Australian Gas Light Company from 1996 to 2000. He is a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Australian Pipeline Industry Association, and served on the Board of the Australian Gas Association.

External directorships:
Current: Chairman of Energy Pipelines CRC Limited, and Director of WDS Limited, iGas Energy Holdings Limited, Mosaic Technology Developments Pty Ltd and a number of other private Companies.

Previous: Chairman of WDS Limited, Vortex Pipes Limited and Director of Pearlstreet Limited, Westpac Funds Management Limited, Australian Pipeline Limited, East Australian Pipeline Limited and a number of private Companies.

Qualifications: FAICD

Non-executive and Independent: Yes:

HFML Board committee membership: James was appointed a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee in July 2007.

Liam Forde (Non-Executive Director)

Term of office: Non-executive Director since January 2006

Liam brings to the HFML Board a wealth of experience and knowledge developed over a career spanning more than 30 years. He has held senior executive positions in a variety of industries, including Ford Motor Company in the UK, Simpson Holdings Limited, and Baulderstone Hornibrook in Australia. His industry experience covers retailing, domestic appliance manufacture and distribution, electronics, automotive, and the development, financing and construction of major infrastructure. He is an experienced executive who has operated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and in cross-functional roles across a diverse range of industries operating in both domestic and international markets, including Europe, Indonesia, China, India, Vietnam, Panama and Thailand. He was formerly Chief Executive of Baulderstone Hornibrook, one of Australia's leading construction and engineering companies.

External directorships
Current: Director and Secretary of Colostar Pty Ltd, Chairman of Hastings Management Pty Ltd, Hastings Private Equity Fund IIA Pty Ltd, Lynas Corporation Limited and Mater Health Sydney & St Vincents.
Previous: Director of Baulderstone Hornibrook Pty Ltd, Chairman of Hastings Funds Management Limited Board from October 2006 to October 2009.

Qualifications: BSc (Econ), MAICD

Independent: Yes

HFML Board committee membership: Liam was a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee from January 2006 to September 2007. He was Chairman from January 2006 to July 2007.

Stephen Gibbs (Non-Executive Director)

Term of office: Non-executive Director since December 2008

Stephen joined the Hastings Board following an extensive and successful career which included senior roles in industry, superannuation and investment management. Stephen was Chief Executive Officer of Australian Reward Investment Alliance (ARIA), a position he held from January 2000 until January 2008. During his eight year tenure, Stephen managed ARIA's significant growth from approximately $10 billion in funds under management to nearly $20 billion. Prior to his role at ARIA, Stephen was the Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. Stephen brings a deep knowledge of the issues facing investors, the management of asset portfolios and a range of other skills to the HFML Board.

External directorships
Current: Director of Centre for Australian Ethical Research, Ecosystems Investment Management Australia Pty Ltd, Director and Secretary of Steve Gibbs Kate Wood & Associates Pty Ltd and Chair of Responsible Investment Academy.
Previous: Director of Boeing Australia Limited and Aerospace Technologies of Australia.

Qualifications: BEcon, MBA

Independent: Yes

HFML Board committee membership: Stephen was appointed a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee in May 2009.

Victoria Poole (Non-Executive Director)

Term of office: Non-executive Director since April 2011

Victoria brings to Hastings significant expertise and knowledge in both governance and funds management. She is currently General Manager & Corporate Counsel – Institutional & Services at Westpac Banking Corporation, a position she commenced in May 2010.

Before joining Westpac, Victoria was a partner at Allens Arthur Robinson practising in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets transaction and funds management. Victoria's major transactions included the take private of Macquarie Capital Alliance Group, the internalisation of Macquarie Airports, the merger of Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited and Vodafone Australia Limited, the merger of St. George Bank and Westpac Banking Corporation and the initial public offerings of Galileo Japan Trust and BT Investment Management Limited. Victoria is a member of the Law Council Corporations Committee.

External Directorships
Current: Hastings Funds Management Limited
Previous: BT Funds Management Limited, BT Funds Management No 2 Limited, Advance Asset Management Limited, Asgard Capital Management Limited, Westpac Securities Administration Limited and Westpac Financial Services Limited

Qualifications: LL.B (Hons), LL.M, B.Sc

Independent: No

HFML Board committee membership: Victoria was appointed a member of the Governance Committee in July 2011.

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