Zurich Australia Board appointment
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today announced the appointment of Alexis George as Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board.
Ms George has more than 30 years' experience in financial services, including most recently as Chief Executive Officer of AMP. Prior to this, she held several senior leadership positions at ANZ, including Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Group Executive of Wealth Australia, and Global Managing Director of Insurance for ANZ Wealth.
The appointment follows the resignation of former Independent Non‑Executive Director, John Mulcahy, who has served since 2017 and brought significant industry experience to the role, including previously as Chief Executive Officer at Suncorp.
Geoff Summerhayes, Chair of Zurich said: “I’m delighted to welcome Alexis to Zurich’s Board. She brings exceptional depth and breadth of experience to the role and her insights will be invaluable as the organisation continues to grow and evolve across Australia and New Zealand. On behalf of the Board, I also want to sincerely thank John for his contribution to Zurich for close to a decade.”
Ms George has also previously held executive roles at ING Group, including Regional Head of Operations, Information Technology, Marketing and Product for Asia Pacific, Chief Executive Officer of Insurance & Direct Banking for the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Executive Director for Australia.
Justin Delaney, Chief Executive Officer of Zurich said: “Alexis has led large organisations through significant change. She is purpose-led with a clear focus on improving customer outcomes and strengthening internal culture. Alexis will be an important addition to Zurich’s Board as we continue to scale the business.”
Ms George said: “I am very pleased to be joining Zurich at such an important time. The business is growing rapidly and occupies a unique position as Australia’s only major composite insurer – offering both life and general insurance products. Zurich is making considered investments in a number of core capabilities, including technology, partnerships and its people. I look forward to contributing to that journey.”
Ms George commenced on Zurich’s Board and the Boards of its Life Insurance and General Insurance entities on 10 August 2026. She joins existing Non‑Executive Directors: Geoff Summerhayes; Noel Condon; Matthew Reilly; Nicolette Rubinsztein; and Mary Waldron.
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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns. Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich offers protection services that go beyond traditional insurance, to support its customers in building resilience. Since 2020, the Zurich Forest project supports reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. The Group has more than 65,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.