Christopher John Morris
Position: Executive Chairman
Independent: No

Chris Morris was a founding member of Computershare in 1978 and was its Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 2006. His extensive knowledge of the securities industry and its user requirements from both a national and international perspective has been instrumental in developing Computershare into a global company.

His passion and strategic vision have helped create a company that is unique in its ability to provide a full range of solutions to meet the needs of listed companies and their stakeholders. Chris is also the Group Managing Director for the EMEA region.

Chris was also appointed as the non-executive Chairman of Empire Beer Group Limited in March 2009.

Chris is Chairman of the Nomination Committee and the Acquisitions Committee and is a member of the Remuneration Committee. He 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 the Group's 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 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 Remuneration and Nomination Committee and is based in Melbourne.

Anthony Norman Wales FCA, FCIS
Position: Non-Executive Director
Independent: Yes

Tony Wales 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 with operations in many countries. Of particular importance was Tony's principle role in negotiations and the due diligence process for the Company's major acquisitions.

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

Tony has been a non-executive director of Firstfolio Limited since October 2002.

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

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

Simon Jones was appointed to the Board on 10 November 2005 as a non-executive director.  

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 and private equity at N M Rothschild & Son and Managing Partner- Audit and Business Advisory Australasia at Arthur Andersen. 

He is a director of Melbourne IT Limited (2003 - present), Chairman of the Advisory Board of MAB Limited and Treasurer of the Melbourne International Arts Festival. 

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

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

Les Owen was appointed to the Board on 1 February 2007 as a non-executive director. Les is qualified actuary with over 35 years experience in the financial services industry. From January 2000 to September 2006, he was the Group Chief Executive Officer of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited, one of Australia's top 50 listed companies.

Prior to his appointment at AXA Asia Pacific, he was the Chief Executive Officer of AXA Sun Life plc, one of the largest life insurance companies in the UK. He was also a member of the Global AXA Group Executive Board and a member of the Federal Treasurer's Financial Sector Advisory Council.

Les is based in Bristol in the UK, although he splits his time between the UK and Australia and retains significant ties to Melbourne. He is a non-executive director of Discovery Holdings, Coverzones and the Football Federation of Australia.

Les is a member of the Risk and Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee.

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

Nerolie Withnall was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 July 2008. A former Corporate Partner with Minter Ellison lawyers until 2000, Nerolie holds a range of directorships, including Redcape Limited, Campbell Brothers Limited, PanAust Limited and Alchemia Limited.

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

Nerolie is a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee.