Christine Frances McLoughlin AM (born 1964 or 1965)[1] is an Australian business executive, who is Chair of the Suncorp Group and Chancellor of the University of Wollongong.
Christine McLoughlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 or 1965 (age 59–60) |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
Career edit
McLoughlin graduated from the Australian National University with a BA (1984) and LLB (1986).[2] Her honours thesis was titled "Recent developments in corporate financing: Redeemable preference shares and convertible notes".[3]
On graduation McLoughlin began her career working for law firm Allen Allen and Hemsley from 1987 to 1992, moving to Optus Communications in 1993 as their corporate counsel. From there she became general manager of the Office of the CEO at AMP Limited from 1997 to 2004. She then joined Insurance Australia and later Westpac, in their insurance arm.[4]
McLoughlin was a member of the board of Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation from 2009 to 2013.[5] She joined the board of Suncorp Group in 2015 and has been chair since 2018.[4] She is one of the co-founders and chair of the Minerva Network, an organisation of businesswomen who mentor women athletes.[6] She is chairman of the board of Destination NSW[7][8] and also serves on the boards of the nib Group, the McGrath Foundation[1] and Cochlear Limited.[9]
She was appointed the fourth Chancellor of the University of Wollongong, taking over the role from Jillian Broadbent AC in 2020.[10]
She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours for her "significant service to business, to the not-for-profit sector, and to women".[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Christine McLoughlin – Biography". MarketScreener. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Verzosa, Michael (25 June 2021). "ANU Law alumni recognised in 2021 Queen's Birthday honours". ANU College of Law. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ McLoughlin, Christine (1986), Recent developments in corporate financing: Redeemable preference shares & convertible notes, retrieved 24 January 2022
- ^ a b c "Ms Christine Frances McLoughlin". It's an Honour. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Governance and performance", Annual Report (260 of 2009), Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation: 88, 30 June 2009, ISSN 1031-6655
- ^ "Minerva: Christine McLoughlin AM". Minerva Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Destination NSW appoints Christine McLoughlin as new Chair". Australasian Leisure Management. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Our Board". About us: Destination NSW. Government of New South Wales. January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Christine McLoughlin, AM". Suncorp Group. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "The University of Wollongong announce new Chancellor". Southern Highland News. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
