Peter Lloyd
Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman
Peter was appointed director in July 2010. He has over 40 years’ experience in computing technology, having worked for both computer hardware and software providers. For the past 35 years, Peter has been specifically involved in the provision of payments solutions for banks and financial institutions. He is currently the proprietor of The Grayrock Group Pty Ltd, a management consultancy company focusing on the payments industry and is a Non-Executive Director of Taggle Pty Ltd. Peter’s current term will expire no later than the close of the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
John Ruthven
CEO and Managing Director
John Ruthven is an internationally experienced software industry executive respected for his strategic approach and operational expertise across global enterprises. John has over 20 years’ experience working in the technology industry with a proven track record of leadership and delivering strong profitable growth.
Most recently, John was the Operating Officer – Global Sales at TechnologyOne. Prior to that John was President & Managing Director ANZ of SAP, SVP International Sales at Zuora Inc, and held various senior positions at CA Technologies and Computer Associates Inc. John has extensive international experience in the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
Anne Myers
Independent Non-Executive Director
Anne was appointed as a Director in July 2018. Ms. Myers has worked in the finance and technology industry for over 30 years with experience in business strategy, technology, digital innovation and operational functions. Anne is the former Chief Operating Officer and CIO of ING Direct Australia and has acted in executive technology and business roles for QBE, Macquarie Bank and St George Bank.
She currently acts as an advisory board member to early phase technology innovators and is a director of Defence Bank Limited and United Way Australia Limited. Ms. Myers has also worked in the not for profit sector for United Way Australia, was previously a member of the Industry Advisory Network for the University of Technology and formerly a Council Member of the University of New England. Anne’s current term will expire no later than the close of the 2023 Annual General Meeting.
Allan Brackin
Independent Non-Executive Director
Allan was appointed a Director in February 2021. He is a seasoned non-executive director with entrepreneurial flair and over 35 years experience in the technology sector. He has a proven track record as a business builder and advisor, with experience in business strategy, sales and marketing, process re-engineering, change management, financial management, M&A activity and governance. Allan is the former founder and CEO of AAG Technology Services, CEO and Managing Director of Volante Group Ltd, previously Chair of RPM Global Ltd, Chair of Opticomm Ltd, Chair of GBST Ltd and is currently a Non-Executive Director of ASX listed Sovereign Cloud Holdings Limited. Mr. Brackin has also worked with companies in the private sector and several not for profits in the capacities of Chair, Advisory Board member and/or Non-Executive Director. Allan’s current term will expire no later than the close of the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
James Scott
Independent Non-Executive Director
James was appointed a Director in May 2021. He is a seasoned professional with over 25 years’ experience in media and technology sector with industry and advisory businesses at a local and international level. Mr. Scott is currently an operational advisor to private equity firm, Liverpool Partners, is Chair of iNC Digital & MerchantWise licensing and was previously non-executive Chair of data and analytics business, Skyfii. James was previously Managing Director of Accenture Digital, a Partner in KPMG’s Advisory division and was the Chief Operating Officer of Seven Group Holdings (Seven). Mr. Scott was a founder and director of Imagine Broadband Limited and was a Director of WesTrac and Coates Hire during his time with Seven. James’s current term will expire no later than the close of the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Cathy Aston
Independent Non-Executive Director
Cathy was appointed a director in April 2022. She is a seasoned professional with over 25 years’ experience across diverse sectors which include technology, financial services, superannuation, government, marketing services and digital business. Cathy also has senior executive experience with entities in Australia and AsiaPacific region. Ms. Aston is currently a non-executive director of Virtus Health, IVE Group, Macquarie Investment Management and IMB Bank and was previously a non-executive director of Over The Wire Holdings, Southern Phone and FINSIA plus advisory board member of Avanseus. In addition, Ms. Aston has previous experience as Chair of Risk and Chair of Audit & Risk Committees for several local and overseas organisations.
Cathy previously worked in the telecommunications industry and had roles with Telstra Corporation, Telstra International (Hong Kong and New Delhi) and Mobitel Private Limited (Sri Lanka) and in recent years has been an advisor to government and commercial enterprises. Cathy’s current term will expire no later than the close of the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Will Witherow
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Will joined IR in July 2017, based in the company’s Denver Colorado office. He was promoted to Head of Legal and Compliance in 2019 and subsequently relocated to IR’s head office in Sydney. He oversees the provision of legal services for the company’s global operations and serves as IR’s Data Privacy Officer.
Will was appointed IR’s General Counsel and Company Secretary in April 2022. He is a qualified lawyer, holding a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations, and a J.D. in Law, along with being a Certified Information Privacy Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Prior to joining IR, Will gained experience in the software industry with global organizations, including Oracle and Deloitte.
