Ms Diane Smith-Gander AO
Non-Executive Chair
Ms Smith-Gander was appointed as a Director to HBF Health Limited in May 2020 and in May 2022 was appointed Chair of the Board. Diane is also Chair of the Nominations Committee.
HBF Board
Learn more about the people who are steering HBF into the future of health insurance and beyond.
Dr Lachlan Henderson
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Dr Henderson was appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HBF Health Limited in February 2023. Lachlan is also a Director of all HBF subsidiaries.
Mr Brent Stewart
Non-Executive Director
Mr Stewart was appointed a Director of HBF Health Limited in November 2015. Brent is also Chair of the Investment Committee and a member of the People, Culture and Remuneration and Nominations Committees.
Ms Gai McGrath
Non-Executive Director
Ms McGrath was appointed a Director of HBF Health Limited in May 2019. Gai is also Chair of the People, Culture and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Risk and Nominations Committees.
Ms Jennifer Seabrook
Non-Executive Director
Ms Seabrook was appointed a Director of HBF Health Limited in July 2021. Jenny is also Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Investment and Nominations Committees.
Sami Yalavac
Non-Executive Director
Mr Yalavac was appointed a Director of HBF Health Limited in September 2023. Sami is also a member of the People, Culture and Remuneration, Risk, Audit and Nominations Committees.
Mary Anne Stephens
Non-Executive Director
Ms Stephens was appointed a Director of HBF Health Limited in October 2023. Mary Anne is also Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Audit, Investment and Nominations Committees.
Board Committees
The Board is supported by six standing committees:
Audit Committee
The role of the Audit Committee is to assist the HBF and Subsidiary Boards in fulfilling their responsibilities relating to the preparation and integrity of HBF’s financial reporting, external audit, appointed actuary; and audit and assurance (internal audit).
People, Culture & Remuneration Committee
The Committee provides advice to the Board on the people and culture aspects of the organisation, including advice on the implementation and operation of HBF’s remuneration framework and HBF’s people and culture obligations.
Nominations Committee
The Committee reviews and advises on HBF and Subsidiary Board composition (including succession planning and renewal), Director selection and removal, Board and Director performance, and Directors’ skills, training and development.
Risk Committee
The primary objective of the Committee is to assist the Board and relevant subsidiary Boards in fulfilling their responsibilities relating to risk management and internal control, compliance and insurance.
Investment Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to assist the Board of HBF in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to the management and oversight of the investment activities of HBF including compliance with the HBF Investment Management Policy, HBF Investment Management Standard, HBF ICAAP Summary Statement, HBF Risk Appetite Statement and other related policies and applicable APRA Prudential Standards.
Our charters
The Board and each Committee has a charter detailing its roles, responsibilities, structure and processes. These can be accessed below.