IAG Chairman Brian Schwartz AM said Ms Bryan's appointment will provide additional support to the Board and Chairman as IAG continued to embed a number of strategic initiatives including the integration of the former Wesfarmers insurance business and the new strategic relationship with Berkshire Hathaway.
"As we focus on setting the business up for future success, we want to ensure IAG continues to benefit from the guidance and support of a strong, diverse and skilled Board. In the role of Deputy Chairman, Elizabeth will have increased exposure to the business and management and we expect her greater involvement with the company will benefit all our stakeholders," Mr Schwartz said.

About Elizabeth Bryan AM

Elizabeth Bryan is a skilled company chairman with over 33 years of experience in leadership, strategy and finance. She joined the IAG Board in 2014. She has recently taken up the role of Chairman at the Virgin Australia Group and has been Chairman of Caltex Australia for the past six years, where she has overseen a major turnaround.
Ms Bryan is currently a Director of Westpac Banking Corporation, a member of the Takeovers Panel and President-Designate of YWCA NSW. She has previously held a range of different board roles including Chairmanship of UniSuper Limited.
Ms Bryan's business experience includes roles as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Deutsche Asset Management Australia; General Manager, Investments at the State Super Investment and Management Corporation; and various executive roles at the Australian Industry Development Corporation.

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