Following a thorough, independent search process using the services of Korn Ferry, Brickworks Limited announced the appointment of Joel Fitzgibbon, as an independent non-executive Director to the Brickworks Board, with effect from 1 January 2023. Joel has extensive government experience having served in the House of Representatives from 1996 to 2022, representing the New South Wales seat of Hunter. He served as Minister for Defence in 2007-2009, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in 2013 and was Chief Government Whip in the House of Representatives from 2010-2013.

Joel Fitzgibbon holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and is a graduate of the AICD Program. Mr. Fitzgibbon will serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee. The appointment of Joel to the Board maintains the number of directors at seven following the retirement of Robert Webster at this year's AGM.