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Our Board

Our Board of Directors sets the vision, strategic intent, values, and purpose of LLL, which has formed our unique culture, inspired our continued evolution over more than 100 years, and acted as a guide for our development.

The Board is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of LLL and for delivering effective corporate governance for our stakeholders in accordance with our goals and strategic objectives. The focus on contemporary and relevant corporate governance ensures LLL is managed responsibly and prudently by a competent and capable Board. They make informed and impartial business decisions in the best interests of LLL, our customers, and broader stakeholders.

The Board is committed to protecting the interests of our customers, ensuring they are fully informed about the performance of LLL, and this commitment extends to protecting, in a secure environment, their personal information and data.

Steven Podlich, Chair

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Commenced on the LLL Board in September, 2015, appointed Vice Chair in 2022, appointed Chair October, 2023 Appointments: Board Credit Approval Committee (Chair), Nominations Committee (Consultant), Board Risk Committee, Governance and Remuneration Committee Employment: Senior Relationship Manager, Westpac Congregation: Bethany, Raceview, Qld Current: Congregational Chair, Congregational Ministry & Worship Team...

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David Kalisch, Vice Chair

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Commenced on the LLL Board in June, 2022, appointed Vice Chair in October, 2023 Appointments: Governance and Remuneration Committee (Chair), Nominations Committee Employment: Managing Director, DWK Advisory; Chair, ACT Electoral Commission; Board Member, General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Adjunct Professor, University of Canberra Congregation: Holy Cross, Belconnen,...

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Andrew Leithhead

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Commenced on the LLL Board in June, 2022 Appointments: Board Risk Committee (Chair), Board Credit Approval Committee Congregation: Gymea Baptist Church Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Graduate Diploma of Securities & Investment Analysis, GAICD, JP Living in Sydney and New York with extensive exposure to global markets, Andrew's executive career focussed...

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Cathy Oster

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Commenced on the LLL Board in January, 2025 Employment: Non-Executive Director and Governance Professional - People First Bank and Duxton Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd Current Boards and Committees: Non-executive Director of Burnside War Memorial Hospital Inc, Member Governance Committee Burnside War Memorial Hospital Inc, Member Corporate and Legal Issues Committee,...

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Nicolle Rantanen Reynolds

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Commenced on the LLL Board in October, 2023 Appointments: Board Risk Committee, Board Audit Committee Employment: Professional Board Director Current Boards and Committees: Clayton Church Homes Board Chair, Adelaide University Governing Council, Women's and Children's Health Network Board, Local Government Financing Authority (LGFA) Board Member, TAFE SA Board Member, Deputy...

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Geoffrey Thiel

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Commenced on the LLL Board in September, 2018 Appointments: Board Audit Committee, Governance and Remuneration Committee Employment: Professional Non-Executive Director Congregation: Holy Trinity, Hampstead SA Current: Hampstead Congregation Warden and Auditor Former: LCA National Committee for Ministry with the Ageing member; LCA North Adelaide Redevelopment Feasibility Taskforce member; LHI Retirement...

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Raewyn Williams

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Commenced on the LLL Board in January, 2025 Employment: Independent Director – various Congregation: St Marks Anglican, NSW Current Boards and Committees: COALLSL - Investment Committee Chair, Glebe Administration Board - Director and Audit & Risk Committee Member, Clayton Utz Foundation - Director and Audit Committee Member, FMD Financial Investment...

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John Catford

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Commenced on the LLL Board in October, 2026 Appointments: Board Audit Committee Employment: Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary, Vision Christian Media (part-time) Congregation: Good News Lutheran Church, Middle Park, Qld Current Boards and Committees: Chair, Audit & Risk Management Committee, Crime and Corruption Commission (Qld); Deputy Chair, Audit &...

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