The Board of Directors is committed to the members of the newly merged entity formed through the merger of Australian Central and Savings & Loans. Just as fulfilling the needs of our members is the top priority for all staff, each of our Board members understands the importance of their role and that their responsibility lies with providing a service to our members and the community.
Bill Cossey
AM, B.Sc., MAICD
Chair
Director since 1999
Bill retired from full-time work in 2004 after a 36-year career, mainly in the South Australian public sector. During his career, Bill held a number of Chief Executive positions, the last being as Chief Executive of the Courts Administration Authority. In addition to being Chair of the new credit union, Bill serves on several boards, including the University of South Australia Council, Tennis SA, Elderly Citizens’ Homes (ECH Inc) and the Social Inclusion Board.
Peter Evers
BA (Acc), FCPA, FAICD, FAMI, SF Fin
Managing Director
Director since 2010
Peter has worked for Australian Central for more than 20 years, serving as Managing Director/Chief Executive since 2000. He is also the Chairman of the CU Pageant Company Ltd; Chairman of CU Technology Development Ltd; Director, Credit Union Financial Services (TAS) Pty Ltd; Director of Cuscal Limited; Director, 70 Light Square Pty Ltd; Director, Financial Solutions Australasia Pty Ltd; Director, Australian Central Travel Pty Ltd; and Director; Australian Central Services Pty Ltd.
John Cossons
FAMI, MAICD
Deputy Chair
Director since 2001
John is a small business owner and property investor. He joined the Northern Territory Credit Union’s Board in 1981 and was elected Deputy Chairman in 1988 and Chairman in 1998, a position he held through the merger with Australian Central in 2001. In addition to his Directorship, John serves on the Board of Abacus, the industry body for credit unions and building societies.
Jan McMahon
BA (Hons), FAICD, AFAMI
Director since 1989
Jan has been working in the public sector and representing members of the Public Service Association in various capacities for 27 years, becoming the first full time female General Secretary in 1992. Jan also serves on various public and private sector Boards, including being Chairperson of Health Partners Inc and a Director of the SA Superannuation Board.
Dr Rosemary Brooks
PhD, MBA, MA, BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), GDLP, AFAMI, FAICD, JP.
Director since February 1995
Rosemary is Principal of St Ann’s College and Lecturer in Charge of Art History and Theories, School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Adelaide. Rosemary was admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia as a barrister and solicitor on 3 December 2007 and works on a pro bono basis.
Anne Skipper
AM, Dip. Nursing, FAICD, FAIM
Director since 2002
Anne is an experienced businesswoman with more than 20 years of experience as a board director and chair of government, not-for-profit and private sector boards. She is currently a consultant specialising in corporate governance. In addition to being a Director of the new credit union, Anne is Deputy Chairperson of the SA Tourism Commission, Chairperson of Plan International Australia and Chairperson of the Royal District Nursing Association.
Mark Day
B. Bus, Grad Dip (Applied Finance and Investment), FAICD, FTA
Director since 2006
Mark has had a long career in banking and finance, with positions in the treasury departments of banks and merchant banks in South Australia and interstate. Mark established a corporate advisory firm in 1994. In addition to his role with Savings & Loans, Mark is Chairman of the Electricity Industry Superannuation Scheme.
Terry McGuirk
BA (Hons), AFAMI, FAICD, SA Fin.
Director since 1996
Terry is Managing Director of McGuirk Management Consultants Pty Ltd, which specialises in strategy, structure and human resources consulting for the finance industry. Before establishing his consultancy, Terry was a senior executive in several accounting firms, including a position as Director of Price Waterhouse. Terry is Deputy Chairman of SYC, Adelaide’s largest youth charity and previously served on the Board as Chairman.
