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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 Member

Former: Parish Administration Team Chairman, Congregational Chairman, Parish Administration Team Secretary; LCA Finance, Audit and Risk Committee member

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, CPA, Company Directors Course (AICD), Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Steve has extensive banking and finance experience, gained from his 43 year career with Westpac, specialising in Commercial and Corporate Banking for the final 31 years of his career. During this time, he managed large institutional groups, as well as commercial banking clients in the ASX, PE and overseas-owned enterprises environment, and specialises in cash flow lending. He brings significant banking and finance experience to the Board.

He is a people person who loves to connect with others – a trait that has flowed through to his professional life. He understands businesses and, more importantly, the people who own and operate them and believes that this adds value, which helps businesses to achieve their goals and seek growth opportunities. He is passionate about LLL; its mission, and its purpose, and is driven to uplift LLL's capabilities while retaining the essence of who LLL has been since 1921.

Steven is heavily involved in his local church community and serves in various volunteer roles. He enjoys spending time with people, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren.

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