ASX-listed Iress appoints Susan Forrester and Robert Mactier as Non-Executive Directors

ASX-listed Iress have announced the appointment of Ms Susan Forrester AM and Mr Robert Mactier as independent Non-Executive Directors with effect from today.

Ms Forrester has served as Chair and Non-Executive Director on multiple ASX-listed companies and is currently the Chair of Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) and a Non-Executive Director of Data #3 Limited (ASX: DTL) and Plenti Ltd (ASX:PLT). Ms Forrester was previously the Chair of National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) and a Non-Executive Director of Over the Wire Holdings Limited (ASX:OTW), G8 Education Limited (ASX:GEM), Xenith IP Group Limited (ASX:XIP) and Catch.com.au Pty Ltd.

Ms Forrester has a background in human resources and corporate law and  holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from Melbourne Business School. Ms Forrester is also a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to business through governance and strategic roles and as an advocate for women. She will chair the Company’s People and Performance Committee when Julie Fahey retires from this position.

Mr Mactier has also served as Chair and Non-Executive Director of multiple companies, both in Australia and offshore. He is currently the Chair of Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and a Non-Executive Director of Kinetic IT Pty Limited. Mr Mactier was previously the Chair of Australian Leisure and Entertainment Property Management Limited (ASX:LEP) and WPP AUNZ Limited (ASX:WPP), and a Non-Executive Director of Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MLCO) and Aurora Community Television Limited.

Mr Mactier began his career at KPMG where he completed his Chartered Accounting qualification before embarking on an extensive career spanning more than 30 years in investment banking. Mr Mactier is presently a consultant to the Advisory and Capital Markets division of UBS Australia.

Mr Mactier will be a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Iress’ Chair, Mr Roger Sharp, said, “We signalled at our 2024 Annual General Meeting that Iress would embark on a process of board renewal. I’m delighted to welcome two highly accomplished directors of the calibre of Susan Forrester and Robert Mactier to the Iress Board.”