Melanie Willis Appointed to QBE Group Board

Melanie Willis AM has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director at QBE Melanie Willis AM has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Group Board at QBE, subject to regulatory approvals. The appointment was announced by QBE Insurance Group Limited as part of changes to its Group and Australia Pacific Boards. Willis will transition from her position as Chair of the QBE Australia Pacific Board, following six years in the role, bringing her extensive understanding of the organisation to the Group Board. Willis brings a distinguished career spanning corporate finance, investment management, business strategy, governance and leadership across Australia's financial services and corporate sectors. Before her latest appointment, she served as Chair of QBE Australia from September 2020 to August 2026. She also holds several prominent board and advisory positions, including Non-Executive Director at Challenger Limited, where she chairs the People, Remuneration and Culture Committee, and at PEXA, where she chairs the Audit and Risk Committee. Additionally, she serves as an Advisory Council Member for J.P. Morgan Australia and as a Non-Executive Director at PayPal Australia, where she chairs the Audit Committee. Her extensive board experience includes leadership and governance positions at Southern Cross Austereo, Mantra Group, Pepper Financial Services Group, Ardent Leisure Group, Club Assist, Crowe Horwath Australia and Hydro Tasmania. She previously served as Chief Executive Officer of NRMA Investments from 2009 to 2015, overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial businesses, investments and strategic initiatives across travel, tourism, mobility and property. During her tenure, she managed a substantial business portfolio encompassing revenue, assets and operational responsibilities. Earlier in her career, Willis held senior finance and advisory positions at Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust Australia, advising organisations on capital structure, capital management, infrastructure financing and investment transactions. Her professional background, combined with extensive experience across financial services, corporate governance, investment management and strategic leadership, positions her to contribute valuable commercial and strategic perspectives to QBE's Group Board. Her appointment further reflects QBE's focus on board renewal and strengthening its governance capabilities.