Asteron Life Board
Simon Tyler
Independent Director and Chair of Asteron Life Board
Simon has over 30 years experience in Financial Services in New Zealand, including previous Executive roles in Government Superannuation Fund Authority and the National Provident Fund, Reserve Bank of New Zealand & National Bank of New Zealand Group.
Simon is currently an Independent Director of Heartland Bank Limited, Director of NZ Bio Forestry Limited, Director of Palliser Estate Wines of Martinborough Limited and Independent Director of IHC.
Rachel Walsh
Independent Director and Chair of the Board Audit & Risk Committee
Rachel is an accomplished governor and executive leader with over 25 years of experience of commercial leadership and governance roles across global industry sectors including technology, finance, healthcare, infrastructure, education, professional services and manufacturing in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and the United States.
Rachel is currently a Director of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Director of IAG New Zealand and Director, Chair of Clearing Committee of NZX Limited and a Member of the External Reporting Advisory Panel (XRAP).
Julia Raue
Independent Director and Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee
Julia is a professional Independent Director with experience in New Zealand and Australis across the technology, retail, energy, logistics, insurance, health, television and media sectors. Julia has over 25 years experience in globally recognized Executive roles leading large complex organisations for some of New Zealand’s leading companies.
Julia is currently Chair of MOVe Logistics Limited, Independent Director of Southern Cross Travel Insurance Limited, Independent Director of Southern Cross Healthcare Limited, Trustee of Southern Cross Health Trust, Trustee and Deputy Chair of NZ Global Women and Independent Director of South Cross Medical Care Society. Julia has previously served on the Boards of The Warehouse Group, Jad Software, Television New Zealand and Z Energy.
Keith Taylor
Director
30 years of experience as a senior executive and director of major companies in Australia and New Zealand with qualifications as an Actuary.
Involved in a broad range of sectors including insurance, infrastructure, industrial operations, funds management, property, and regulatory authorities in both the public and private sector.
Tim Tez
Director
Tim's extensive insurance industry background extends over 20 years in executive roles across distribution, strategy, M&A, reinsurance, product, pricing, marketing and government relations. Before joining Resolution Life, Tim was the CEO of Medical Indemnity, the largest medical indemnity insurer in Australia. Prior to Avante Mutual, Tim was the CEO of AIA Health Insurance, Chief Marketing Officer of AIA and successfully led significant insurance business acquisitions and integration programs in Australia and New Zealand.