Our leadership

More than 123 years after RACV was founded by members, the Board of Directors and Executive team remain committed to serving Members' interests

  • Portrait shot of Gregory Robinson

    Gregory J Robinson

    Bsc (Hon), MBA (Columbia), MAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in April 2018. Over 30 years’ experience in strategy, operations management, finance, accounting, risk management and resources both in Australia and overseas. Chairman of Incitec Pivot Ltd and a non-executive Director of Rex Minerals Ltd. Previously CEO of Newcrest Mining and Lattice Energy, Finance Director Newcrest Mining, CFO/CDO BHP’s Energy Division (member group Executive Committee) and Director Merrill Lynch Investment Banking. Previous board member at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research.

    President and Chairman 
    Chair of the Club and Membership Committee

    Bsc (Hon), MBA (Columbia), MAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in April 2018. Over 30 years’ experience in strategy, operations management, finance, accounting, risk management and resources both in Australia and overseas. Chairman of Incitec Pivot Ltd and a non-executive Director of Rex Minerals Ltd. Previously CEO of Newcrest Mining and Lattice Energy, Finance Director Newcrest Mining, CFO/CDO BHP’s Energy Division (member group Executive Committee) and Director Merrill Lynch Investment Banking. Previous board member at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research.

    President and Chairman 
    Chair of the Club and Membership Committee

  • Portrait shot of Neil Taylor

    Neil Taylor

    BA (Geog) (Hons)

    Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of RACV Limited and its associated entities, appointed in March 2016. Over 25 years’ experience in the corporate sector, both in Australia and overseas. Neil sits on several Subsidiary Company Boards including Insurance Manufacturers Australia, Home Trades Hub, RepairHub, Jetcharge, Australian Automotive Association and is the Chairman of both Intelematics, Home Trades Hub and Australian Motoring Services. Neil has completed courses at both Wharton and Harvard Business Schools in the United States of America.

    Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

    BA (Geog) (Hons)

    Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of RACV Limited and its associated entities, appointed in March 2016. Over 25 years’ experience in the corporate sector, both in Australia and overseas. Neil sits on several Subsidiary Company Boards including Insurance Manufacturers Australia, Home Trades Hub, RepairHub, Jetcharge, Australian Automotive Association and is the Chairman of both Intelematics, Home Trades Hub and Australian Motoring Services. Neil has completed courses at both Wharton and Harvard Business Schools in the United States of America.

    Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

  • Portrait photo of Elaine Collins

    Elaine Collins

    B.Sc (Hons), M.Ec, FIAA, FAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2022. A qualified actuary, with extensive general insurance industry experience in an executive career, including regulatory actuarial appointments in Australia and overseas.

    Currently, a board member of ANZLMI, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANZ Bank and Ivory Insurance, a new insurance startup underwriting professional indemnity business. Formerly a Professor of Practice at the University of New South Wales Business School. Former non-executive director of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, MAIB, RACTI, RT Health and Zurich Insurance.

    B.Sc (Hons), M.Ec, FIAA, FAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2022. A qualified actuary, with extensive general insurance industry experience in an executive career, including regulatory actuarial appointments in Australia and overseas.

    Currently, a board member of ANZLMI, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANZ Bank and Ivory Insurance, a new insurance startup underwriting professional indemnity business. Formerly a Professor of Practice at the University of New South Wales Business School. Former non-executive director of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, MAIB, RACTI, RT Health and Zurich Insurance.

  • Hisham El-Ansary

    BEc, MBA, FAICD, FCPA

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2023. Extensive experience in a variety of industries including health, retail, energy, aviation and construction.  Formerly CEO of Bupa Asia Pacific and Executive Director of Bupa Group companies.  Prior to that held senior positions at Myer, Integral Energy and Airservices Australia.  Currently a member of the Healthscope Advisory Board, Advisor to Osara Health and Operating Advisor at Goldman Sachs.  Formerly a non-executive Director of Very Special Kids.  Holds a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Business Administration.

    Chair of Governance and Risk Management Committee

    BEc, MBA, FAICD, FCPA

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2023. Extensive experience in a variety of industries including health, retail, energy, aviation and construction.  Formerly CEO of Bupa Asia Pacific and Executive Director of Bupa Group companies.  Prior to that held senior positions at Myer, Integral Energy and Airservices Australia.  Currently a member of the Healthscope Advisory Board, Advisor to Osara Health and Operating Advisor at Goldman Sachs.  Formerly a non-executive Director of Very Special Kids.  Holds a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Business Administration.

    Chair of Governance and Risk Management Committee

  • Portrait shot of Julie Green

    Julie K Green

    FCA, FAICD, WCLP

    Independent non-executive director initially elected in November 2013. Director of Bendigo Health, Greening Australia,  BLP Australia and Advisory Board Member for Symphony 7 and ClimateWise Associations. Formerly director in aged care and innovation. Executive career in professional services, infrastructure, transport, utilities and healthcare, in the public and private sectors. A business consultant in strategy, governance and change management.

    FCA, FAICD, WCLP

    Independent non-executive director initially elected in November 2013. Director of Bendigo Health, Greening Australia,  BLP Australia and Advisory Board Member for Symphony 7 and ClimateWise Associations. Formerly director in aged care and innovation. Executive career in professional services, infrastructure, transport, utilities and healthcare, in the public and private sectors. A business consultant in strategy, governance and change management.

  • Portrait shot of Simon McDowell

    Simon McDowell

    B.A., M.Comm. (Marketing)

    Independent non-executive director appointed in October 2020. Extensive business experience in the Retail, Consumer Products and Media & Entertainment sectors. Broad geographic experience working in Australia, Asia, Europe and USA. Formerly Chief Operating Officer of Bunnings and Managing Director, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer roles at Dairy Farm International, Coles Group, Sony and The Coca-Cola Company. Holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Commerce (Marketing).

     

    B.A., M.Comm. (Marketing)

    Independent non-executive director appointed in October 2020. Extensive business experience in the Retail, Consumer Products and Media & Entertainment sectors. Broad geographic experience working in Australia, Asia, Europe and USA. Formerly Chief Operating Officer of Bunnings and Managing Director, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer roles at Dairy Farm International, Coles Group, Sony and The Coca-Cola Company. Holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Commerce (Marketing).

     

  • John Merakovsky

    PhD Genetics, BSc (Hons)

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2024. Broad experience in general management roles within digital and digitally enabled businesses.

    Currently, Chair of Cashrewards, Orijin Plus and Experimenta Media Arts, a non-executive director of Lawcover and SAAFE CRC (an agribusiness research centre).  Previously CEO of Flybuys, CEO/MD of Integrated Research and CEO, Experian Marketing Services APAC.   John has a PhD in Genetics and Bachelor of Science (Hons).

    PhD Genetics, BSc (Hons)

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2024. Broad experience in general management roles within digital and digitally enabled businesses.

    Currently, Chair of Cashrewards, Orijin Plus and Experimenta Media Arts, a non-executive director of Lawcover and SAAFE CRC (an agribusiness research centre).  Previously CEO of Flybuys, CEO/MD of Integrated Research and CEO, Experian Marketing Services APAC.   John has a PhD in Genetics and Bachelor of Science (Hons).

  • Portrait shot of Denice Pitt

    Denice Pitt

    MBM, GAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2019.

    Chief Executive Officer of Online Education Services (OES) since July 2011. Over 25 years’ leadership experience in the telecommunications, technology and outsourcing industries. Currently a non-executive director of Firbank Grammar, Studiosity Pty Ltd, Proversity Ltd, Interactive Design Institute (UK) and Gradability Pty Ltd.

    Formerly non-executive director of Good Shepherd Microfinance. Holds a Masters of Business Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    Chair of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee

    MBM, GAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in November 2019.

    Chief Executive Officer of Online Education Services (OES) since July 2011. Over 25 years’ leadership experience in the telecommunications, technology and outsourcing industries. Currently a non-executive director of Firbank Grammar, Studiosity Pty Ltd, Proversity Ltd, Interactive Design Institute (UK) and Gradability Pty Ltd.

    Formerly non-executive director of Good Shepherd Microfinance. Holds a Masters of Business Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    Chair of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee

  • Portrait shot of Stephanie Reeves

    Stephanie Reeves

    BComm, LLB, GDip Sports Law, GDip Applied Law (Wills and Estates), GAICD

    Independent non-executive Director initially elected in 2020. Co-principal of an aged care and elder law consultancy business. Formerly a senior in-house commercial law practitioner with extensive experience in the resources sector. Significant corporate governance, risk management and strategic planning experience. Currently deputy chair (formerly chair) of the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer. Formerly a member of the Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust, Council of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, non-executive director / chair of Crime Stoppers Victoria Ltd, member of the Advisory Board of Lexvoco Pty Ltd, and a member of the committees of management of various local community organisations.

     

     

     

    BComm, LLB, GDip Sports Law, GDip Applied Law (Wills and Estates), GAICD

    Independent non-executive Director initially elected in 2020. Co-principal of an aged care and elder law consultancy business. Formerly a senior in-house commercial law practitioner with extensive experience in the resources sector. Significant corporate governance, risk management and strategic planning experience. Currently deputy chair (formerly chair) of the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer. Formerly a member of the Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust, Council of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, non-executive director / chair of Crime Stoppers Victoria Ltd, member of the Advisory Board of Lexvoco Pty Ltd, and a member of the committees of management of various local community organisations.

     

     

     

  • Portrait shot of Julie Stanley

    Julie Stanley

    BComm, CA, GAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in October 2020. Extensive experience in finance, accounting, risk management and assurance both in Australia and overseas. Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Independent non-executive director of Transgrid (Chair of Audit and Risk Committee) and South East Water Corporation (Chair of Financial Audit and Risk Management  Committee). Former Assurance and Advisory partner at Deloitte. Former non-executive director of Regional Arts Victoria.

    Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee

     

    BComm, CA, GAICD

    Independent non-executive director appointed in October 2020. Extensive experience in finance, accounting, risk management and assurance both in Australia and overseas. Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Independent non-executive director of Transgrid (Chair of Audit and Risk Committee) and South East Water Corporation (Chair of Financial Audit and Risk Management  Committee). Former Assurance and Advisory partner at Deloitte. Former non-executive director of Regional Arts Victoria.

    Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee

     

  • Nicole Brasz

    Nicole Brasz

    Nicole Brasz is Executive General Manager, Home and Energy for RACV.

    She is responsible for building a portfolio that will protect, connect, enhance and champion the lives of Victorians in their home. This includes Home Insurance, Emergency Home Assist, Smart Living and Home Trades and Services.

    Prior to joining RACV in 2018 Nicole held a variety of global roles across a range of disciplines at BP, American Express, Rabobank and Randstad. Most recently Nicole was CMO at Save the Children and led their global digital transformation efforts. She has also run her own company specialising in digital, data and design thinking.

    Nicole holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from Melbourne University and a Masters from Sydney University. She sits on the Board of Club Home Response and the CMO Council Advisory Board. Nicole has been recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative marketers and a Top 50 global digital leader.

    Nicole Brasz is Executive General Manager, Home and Energy for RACV.

    She is responsible for building a portfolio that will protect, connect, enhance and champion the lives of Victorians in their home. This includes Home Insurance, Emergency Home Assist, Smart Living and Home Trades and Services.

    Prior to joining RACV in 2018 Nicole held a variety of global roles across a range of disciplines at BP, American Express, Rabobank and Randstad. Most recently Nicole was CMO at Save the Children and led their global digital transformation efforts. She has also run her own company specialising in digital, data and design thinking.

    Nicole holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from Melbourne University and a Masters from Sydney University. She sits on the Board of Club Home Response and the CMO Council Advisory Board. Nicole has been recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative marketers and a Top 50 global digital leader.

  • Mark Geraghty

    Mark Geraghty

    Mark Geraghty is Executive General Manager, Membership.

    Mark is responsible for the strategic direction of this new division, which includes Enterprise Programs and Adoption, Member Service Delivery, Design and Digital Experience, and Technology. Additionally, his division is responsible for the delivery of the new CRM platform and associated business processes.

    His previous positions at RACV include GM of Motor Insurance and GM of RACV Salary Solutions, where he led the successful divestment of the business. Mark has been with the organisation for just over 4 years. Before joining RACV, Mark held general manager roles at Elders Limited, Stuart Alexander and Roche Consumer Health, with a focus on sales, marketing, strategy and supply chain.

    Mark is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and also holds a Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of NSW.

    Mark Geraghty is Executive General Manager, Membership.

    Mark is responsible for the strategic direction of this new division, which includes Enterprise Programs and Adoption, Member Service Delivery, Design and Digital Experience, and Technology. Additionally, his division is responsible for the delivery of the new CRM platform and associated business processes.

    His previous positions at RACV include GM of Motor Insurance and GM of RACV Salary Solutions, where he led the successful divestment of the business. Mark has been with the organisation for just over 4 years. Before joining RACV, Mark held general manager roles at Elders Limited, Stuart Alexander and Roche Consumer Health, with a focus on sales, marketing, strategy and supply chain.

    Mark is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and also holds a Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of NSW.

  • Mandy Grogan

    Mandy Grogan

    Mandy Grogan is Company Secretary and Governance Counsel of RACV.

    She is responsible for managing all secretarial and governance issues related to the Board of Directors.

    Prior to joining RACV in 2018, Mandy held a variety of senior in-house legal roles across a range of industries and companies including at Mayne Nickless, Rio Tinto, Queensland Sugar and Ameropa Australia.

    Mandy holds a Bachelor of Law with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University. Mandy also holds a Diploma of Applied Finance and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

    Mandy Grogan is Company Secretary and Governance Counsel of RACV.

    She is responsible for managing all secretarial and governance issues related to the Board of Directors.

    Prior to joining RACV in 2018, Mandy held a variety of senior in-house legal roles across a range of industries and companies including at Mayne Nickless, Rio Tinto, Queensland Sugar and Ameropa Australia.

    Mandy holds a Bachelor of Law with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University. Mandy also holds a Diploma of Applied Finance and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

  • Allan Joseland.

    Allan Joseland

    Allan Joseland is Executive General Manager - Safety, People, Risk & Legal for RACV.

    He is responsible for the leadership of our Health, Safety & Wellbeing, People & Culture, Risk, Compliance and Legal teams. 

    Prior to joining RACV in 2017 as General Manager – Property and Capital Works, Allan held leadership roles in Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail in the agribusiness, manufacturing, food and petrochemical industries.

    Allan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) degree and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  He is a board member of Janet Clarke Hall and the Nationwide Group.  

    Allan Joseland is Executive General Manager - Safety, People, Risk & Legal for RACV.

    He is responsible for the leadership of our Health, Safety & Wellbeing, People & Culture, Risk, Compliance and Legal teams. 

    Prior to joining RACV in 2017 as General Manager – Property and Capital Works, Allan held leadership roles in Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail in the agribusiness, manufacturing, food and petrochemical industries.

    Allan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) degree and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  He is a board member of Janet Clarke Hall and the Nationwide Group.  

  • Craig Peachey

    Craig Peachey

    Craig Peachey is Executive General Manager overseeing RACV’s Leisure businesses. This diverse portfolio includes RACV’s national resorts business comprising eight resorts spanning Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. The portfolio also oversees and manages the RACV Club, including both the RACV City Club and the Healesville Country Club & Resort. Also included is RACV’s growing Travel and Experiences business comprising RACV’s Travel Agency, its Tours and Cruises business, Travel Insurance, and RACV’s Attraction Ticketing business. Craig also has oversight and management responsibility for RACV’s Benefits program for members and customers.

    Craig has had a multi-disciplinary career in executive management and broad commercial roles in the hospitality, casinos, entertainment and media sectors. Formerly Chief Financial Officer and 2IC for Star Entertainment Group’s Queensland casino and hotel operations, Craig has also previously held various senior management roles with the Walt Disney Company over a period of 12 years, including five years based in Hong Kong.

    Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Queensland, and a Master of Business Administration from the AGSM. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and sits on a number of industry and business boards.

    Craig Peachey is Executive General Manager overseeing RACV’s Leisure businesses. This diverse portfolio includes RACV’s national resorts business comprising eight resorts spanning Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. The portfolio also oversees and manages the RACV Club, including both the RACV City Club and the Healesville Country Club & Resort. Also included is RACV’s growing Travel and Experiences business comprising RACV’s Travel Agency, its Tours and Cruises business, Travel Insurance, and RACV’s Attraction Ticketing business. Craig also has oversight and management responsibility for RACV’s Benefits program for members and customers.

    Craig has had a multi-disciplinary career in executive management and broad commercial roles in the hospitality, casinos, entertainment and media sectors. Formerly Chief Financial Officer and 2IC for Star Entertainment Group’s Queensland casino and hotel operations, Craig has also previously held various senior management roles with the Walt Disney Company over a period of 12 years, including five years based in Hong Kong.

    Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Queensland, and a Master of Business Administration from the AGSM. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and sits on a number of industry and business boards.

  • Michael Sheehy

    Michael Sheehy

    Michael Sheehy is Chief Financial Officer for RACV.

    With over 25-years’ experience in financial leadership positions with a number of leading Australian and International corporations. Before joining RACV he spent five years as CFO of the digital travel business Webjet Limited, an ASX Top 200 company.

    He is responsible for the finance function, external reporting, acquisitions & divestments and stewardship of a number of RACV investments.

    Michael is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Economics from Flinders University.

    Michael Sheehy is Chief Financial Officer for RACV.

    With over 25-years’ experience in financial leadership positions with a number of leading Australian and International corporations. Before joining RACV he spent five years as CFO of the digital travel business Webjet Limited, an ASX Top 200 company.

    He is responsible for the finance function, external reporting, acquisitions & divestments and stewardship of a number of RACV investments.

    Michael is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Economics from Flinders University.

  • Louise Sporton.

    Louise Sporton

    Louise Sporton is Executive General Manager - Digital & Digital Product.

    She is responsible RACV's Digital Experiences, Digital Products and ensuring that RACV meets the evolving digital needs of its member base. This includes the RACV website, Online Account, and Intelematics Products.

    Louise's previous positions at RACV include GM Design and Digital Experience and Head of Design, where she led the successful introduction of cross-functional digital squads to RACV. Louise has been with the organisation for just over 6 years. Before joining RACV, Louise held roles in Product Design and Human Resources at Telstra.

    Louise holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Social Science) from Monash University.

    Louise Sporton is Executive General Manager - Digital & Digital Product.

    She is responsible RACV's Digital Experiences, Digital Products and ensuring that RACV meets the evolving digital needs of its member base. This includes the RACV website, Online Account, and Intelematics Products.

    Louise's previous positions at RACV include GM Design and Digital Experience and Head of Design, where she led the successful introduction of cross-functional digital squads to RACV. Louise has been with the organisation for just over 6 years. Before joining RACV, Louise held roles in Product Design and Human Resources at Telstra.

    Louise holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Social Science) from Monash University.

  • Phil Turnbull

    Phil Turnbull

    Phil Turnbull is Executive General Manager, Motoring and Mobility for RACV.

    He is responsible for the businesses of Emergency Roadside Assistance, Motor Insurance, and other motoring products and services. In previous RACV roles, Phil has managed home services, the call centre, marketing, eBusiness and retail outlet functions as well as the financial services company. He also sits on a number of RACV subsidiary boards.

    Phil is a board member of Club Assist Corporation, which provides mobile battery services to motoring clubs worldwide and Nationwide Group who provide towing services in several states.

    Phil holds a Bachelor of Science and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    Phil Turnbull is Executive General Manager, Motoring and Mobility for RACV.

    He is responsible for the businesses of Emergency Roadside Assistance, Motor Insurance, and other motoring products and services. In previous RACV roles, Phil has managed home services, the call centre, marketing, eBusiness and retail outlet functions as well as the financial services company. He also sits on a number of RACV subsidiary boards.

    Phil is a board member of Club Assist Corporation, which provides mobile battery services to motoring clubs worldwide and Nationwide Group who provide towing services in several states.

    Phil holds a Bachelor of Science and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.