JoAnne Stephenson

21 November 2021

JoAnne has extensive experience spanning over 25 years across a range of industries. JoAnne was previously a senior client partner in the Advisory division at KPMG and has key strengths in finance, accounting, risk management and governance.

JoAnne is currently the Director and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee for Estia Investments Pty Ltd, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for Estia Health TopCo Pty Ltd, and a Non-executive Director of Lifestyle Communities Ltd (appointed 1 July 2024).

JoAnne was previously a Non-Executive Director of Challenger Limited (appointed in 2012 and retired 30 June 2025), the Chair and Non-executive Director of Myer Holdings Ltd (appointed a Non-Executive Director in November 2016, and retired 9 November 2023), and a Chair of the Major Transport Infrastructure Board (Victoria) and Non-Executive Director of Asaleo Care Limited and Japara Healthcare Limited. JoAnne holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland and is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

JoAnne is Chair of the Qualitas Investment Committee.