Susan Roberts appointed to Zurich Australian Superannuation board

Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has announced the appointment of Susan Roberts as an independent non-executive director for its Zurich Australian Superannuation board (ZAS), effective 1 December 2016.

Roberts has more than 25 years' experience in the financial services sector, most recently as the former CEO of Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co. in Australia and chair of the Investor Working Group for the 30% Club.

She replaces Catherine Osborne who will step down after nine years' service, in accordance with the board's tenure policy.

Commenting on the changes to the board, ZAS board chair, Winsome Hall, said: "I'd like to acknowledge Catherine's time on our board, in particular her work overseeing the claims committee, as well as the audit and compliance of the board."

She added: "Susan's extensive experience means she is in a great position to continue this momentum and I look forward to welcoming her to the board."