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 a Non-Executive Director of Challenger Limited (appointed 2012), a 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 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.