Michael was appointed as an Associate Director in 2017, then as a Director in 2018 and Chair in 2023.
Michael has over 40 years’ experience in the private health insurance industry, and engaging with boards, management and regulators.
He was the Chief Executive Officer of a registered private health insurer for 22 years and served as a Director on two of Peoplecare’s strategic partner boards, HAMBS and Members Health Fund Alliance.
Michael is a passionate and committed strategic leader with highly developed governance, financial and risk acumen.
Michael’s professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics majoring in Accounting, and he is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Stephannie was appointed as Director in 2016 and is the Chair of the People and Culture Committee.
Stephannie is a commercial management professional with over 30 years’ experience in the steel manufacturing industry. Currently Head of Finance Operations and Transformation for BlueScope Australian Steel Products, her diverse experience spans finance, procurement, business improvement, digital and transformation.
She brings a wealth of leadership experience in successfully disrupting the status quo and building a strong team culture.
Stephannie is an active member of our community, a previous Chair of WEA Illawarra and is currently Chair of the CPA Australia Digital Transformation Centre of Excellence.
Stephannie has a Bachelor of Commerce. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of CPA Australia.
Sue Baker-Finch was elected as a Director in November 2021 and appointed as Chair Risk Committee in January 2024. Previously, she was an Associate Director for three consecutive years from May 2018.
She has over 20 years of senior executive leadership and management consulting experience in commercial, government and not-for-profit businesses across a range of industry sectors, including government regulated sectors. Sue has substantial background in the health sector, having held leadership roles in a national general practice organisation, a medical research institute and as a Board member in the NSW public hospital system.
Sue’s professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Coaching. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr Abhi Verma was appointed as an Associate Director in 2022 and became an Appointed Director in 2023.
Abhi is an experienced clinician and non-executive director in the healthcare sector, with substantial experience in clinical governance and medical regulation. In addition to maintaining a number of board roles, Abhi remains active in clinical practice, and was awarded both the Victorian GP of the Year Award as well as the Australian GP of the Year Award in 2022.
Abhi currently serves as a member of the Victorian Medical Board, working with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). Abhi was appointed to this role by the Minister for Health, and is the youngest person ever appointed to this board since the commencement of the national registration scheme. Additionally, Abhi is currently a director of Alfred Health and Yea & District Health, as well as member of the RACGP Victoria Faculty Council. He previously served on the Board of Edenhope & District Memorial Hospital, where he was Chair of the Clinical Governance Committee.
Abhi’s professional qualifications include bachelor’s degrees in Medicine and Surgery and a Master degree in Surgery. Abhi is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Graduate of the Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance.
Amy was appointed as a Director in November 2023.
Amy has over 20 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Business Law. She brings her broad business and corporate experience as both legal adviser to businesses and government authorities and as a business owner, having been a partner of a mid-sized law firm for over 10 years.
Amy also currently serves as a Director of Illawarra Credit Union. She sits on the Council of Business NSW and is the Immediate Past President of Business Illawarra. She has also held directorships in organisations in the performing arts, aged care and tourism industries.
Darren was appointed as an Associate Director in 2023 and became and Elected Director in November 2024.
Darren is passionate about driving business outcomes through emerging and digital technology. Throughout his career, he has worked across numerous industries for many Australian and Global organisations delivering on digital and technology outcomes as a consulting partner, a technology leader, and a digital business builder. As a leader, Darren is known for his clear strategic leadership, focus on ongoing development, and drive for execution.
Currently the General Manager of xDNA (A Downer Company), Darren is responsible for the development and growth of Downer’s Digital business, focussing on driving digital transformation outcomes for Downer and its customers within Australia and New Zealand’s most critical industries.
Darren holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Wollongong University and several Graduate Certificates and Diplomas in management and leadership. Darren is a member of the ACS and the IoTAA.