Christopher John Morris
Position: Executive Chairman
Independent: No

Chris Morris was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 1990 after having been a founding member of Computershare in 1978. Chris' extensive knowledge of the securities industry and its user requirements from both a national and international perspective coupled with his passion and long term strategic vision have been instrumental in developing Computershare into a global company that is unique in its provision of a full range of solutions to meet the needs of listed companies and their stakeholders. In November 2006, Chris became the Company's Executive Chairman.

Chris is a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee and is based in Melbourne.

William Stuart Crosby
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Independent: No

Stuart Crosby was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Computershare Group in November 2006. He has been with the company for over 10 years. 

Before becoming CEO, Stuart was the Group’s Chief Operating Officer.  He also spent several years running the company’s operations in Australia, New Zealand, India and Hong Kong, and played a key role in building the company’s interests in Asia and Continental Europe.

Prior to joining Computershare, Stuart was the National Head of Listings at the Australian Stock Exchange and held various senior roles with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Stuart is a member of the Nomination Committee and the Acquisitions Committee. He is based in Melbourne.

Penelope Jane Maclagan BSc (Hons), DipEd
Executive Director
Independent: No

Penny Maclagan joined Computershare in 1983 and was appointed to the Board as an executive director in May 1995.

Until 2008, as head of Computershare Technology Services, Penny was responsible for planning, developing and executing technology across the world in support of our global strategy. In 2008 Penny reduced her day to day involvement and gave up her line management role.

As has been the case throughout her career with Computershare, Penny remains deeply involved in our technology support and development. Her detailed understanding of Computershare's proprietary technology and of the global securities industry greatly contributes to the maintenance of Computershare's competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

Penny is a member of the Nomination Committee and is based in Melbourne.

Anthony Norman Wales FCA, FCIS
Position: Non-Executive Director
Independent: No

Tony has been involved with Computershare since 1981 and was appointed Executive (Finance) Director in 1990. On 30 September 2001, Tony relinquished his executive responsibilities and since that time has remained on the Board in a non-executive capacity.

During his time as Finance Director, Tony was instrumental in much of the strategic expansion of the group from its days as a small Australian provider of bureau services to one of Australia's largest and most successful technology companies, spread throughout many countries. Of particular importance was Tony's major role in negotiations and in the due diligence process for all of the company's major acquisitions.

Tony continues to be actively involved with the company and his background, experience and understanding of both the Group and international markets are valued highly by both the Board and senior management.

Tony is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and is a member Risk & Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. He is based in Sydney.

Simon David Jones M.A.(Hons), A.C.A
Position: Non-Executive Director
Independent: Yes

Simon Jones was appointed to the Board as an additional director on 10 November 2005.

Simon Jones is a qualified chartered accountant and is currently a principal of Canterbury Partners, a corporate advisory firm based in Melbourne. Simon has extensive corporate experience having previously held the positions of Managing Director – Victoria at N M Rothschild & Son and Managing Partner – Audit and Business Advisory at Arthur Andersen.

Simon is the Chairman of the Risk and Audit Committee and is a member of the Acquisitions Committee and the Nomination Committee. He is based in Melbourne.

Arthur Leslie OwenBSc, FIA, FIAA, FPMI
Position: Non-Executive Director
Independent: Yes

Les Owen was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 February 2007. From January 2000 to September 2006, Les was the Group Chief Executive of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited. Under his leadership AXA APH successfully undertook a major transformation programme which resulted in significant improvements in performance and shareholder value. Prior to his appointment at AXA Asia Pacific Les was the Chief Executive of AXA Sun Life plc in the UK and was a member of the Global AXA Group Executive Board. Les is now based in Bristol in the UK, although he retains significant ties to Melbourne.

He is a director of AXA UK and a member of the Australian Treasurer’s Financial Sector Advisory Committee.

Nerolie Phyllis Withnall BA LLB FAICD
Position: Non-Executive Director
Independent: Yes

Mrs Withnall was appointed to the Board as an additional independent non-executive director on 1 July 2008. A former Corporate partner with Minter Ellison lawyers until 2000, Mrs Withnall holds a range of directorships: including Hedley Leisure and Gaming Property Partners Limited, Campbell Brothers Limited, PanAust Limited and Alchemia Limited.

Mrs Withnall was also Chairman of QM Technologies Limited from 2003 until its takeover by Computershare Communication Services Limited in March 2008.

She is Deputy President of the Australian Takeovers Panel, a member of the Australian Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee and a member of the Senate of the University of Queensland.