Independent non-executive director and chair, originally a practising accountant Key strengths include financial and non-financial external reporting, including strategic thinking, risk management, understanding business model drivers, corporate governance and sustainability. Merran has considerable experience in the work of audit, risk and compliance committees She has a particular interest in aligning performance management with corporate strategy Industry experience includes financial and professional services, insurance, superannuation, health, education, contract management and utilities

CPA Australia Ltd, President and Chairman from October, 2020-2023. Director and Deputy President from October, 2017

IFAC Board Observer on behalf of CPA Australia, 2020-2023

Value Reporting Foundation – Observer Integrated Reporting and Integrated Thinking Committee 2022-2023

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) Member Advisory Council 2022-2023

RACV Ltd & Subsidiaries, Director 2008 – 2020

Vic Super Pty Ltd, Director  2016 – 2020

Australian Health Service Alliance Ltd, Independent Chairman of board comprised of member CEOs, 2011 – 2017

Chairman & CEO, Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB), 2004 – 2017

Member, International Board (IAASB) 2011 – 2016

Member, Financial Reporting Council for AUASB appointment 2004 – 2017

Commissioner, Taxi Services Commission 2013 – 2016

Director, Superpartners Pty Ltd 2011 – 2014

Director, Melbourne Water Corporation 2001– 2011, 2015-2021

Director, Cuscal Limited 2001 – 2010

Director, Avant Mutual Group 2007 – 2008

Chairman, commercial insurance subsidiary Medical Defence Association of Victoria, 2004 – 2007

Director, Colonial Limited 1998 – 2000

Director, CityWide Service Solutions Pty Ltd commercial subsidiary, City of Melbourne 1995 – 2001

Director, IOOF Australia Group 1995 – 1998

Chairman & Deputy Chairman, North Western Health Care Network (previously North Eastern Health Care Network 1995 – 2000

Chair, Public Transport Ombudsman Limited 2004 – 2011

Member, University Council & Deputy Chancellor, RMIT, Chairman, Technisearch Ltd 1989 – 1996

Chairman, Audit Committee Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) 1998 – 2005

Member Companies and Markets Advisory Committee, (CAMAC) 1999 – 2004

Member Council of Trustees, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) 2001 – 2010

Director, Transport Accident Commission of Victoria 1987 – 1997