Elana was appointed to the Board on 30 March 2017, appointed interim Chair on 1 July 2019 and appointed Chair on 25 May 2020.

Professional experience

Elana has over 20 years’ experience as a non-executive Director across the financial services sector, including superannuation and funds management, as well as the property, infrastructure and government sectors. Her executive career spanned industrial relations, social and economic policy and investments and superannuation.

Other directorships and positions

Elana is currently a non-executive Director of Telstra (since 2020, ASX: TLS) and Slater and Gordon (since 2018, ASX: SGH). She is also a Director of several unlisted companies and government bodies. She was previously a non-executive Director of Mirvac (2010 to 2019, ASX: MGR) and was the former Chair of AustralianSuper and the Victorian WorkCover Authority.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Masters of Arts, University of Melbourne, FAICD, FFIN, and FIML

Board Committee membership

Interim Chair of the People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Anthony was appointed to the Board on 5 July 2017, and appointed CEO and Managing Director on 1 July 2019.

Professional experience

Anthony has over 25 years’ experience in investing, public company directorships and providing corporate advice across a variety of sectors. Prior to co-founding Afterpay, he was the Chief Investment Officer at Guinness Peat Group. He was actively involved in a number of financial services, software and technology companies in which Guinness Peat Group was a major shareholder. Prior to this, Anthony was involved in investment banking, specialising in mergers and acquisitions.

Other directorships and positions

Anthony is currently a Director of Stone & Chalk, a non-profit technology innovation hub.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce, University of NSW; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Nick was appointed to the Board on 5 July 2017. He was appointed Global Chief Revenue Officer on 1 July 2019.

Professional experience

Nick has extensive experience in online retail. Prior to co-founding Afterpay, Nick launched the leading American online jeweller, Ice.com, into Australia under the local brand Iceonline.com.au. He successfully grew Ice.com in Australia to become the largest online-only jewellery and watch retailer. Prior to this, Nick was an Investment Analyst at venture capital fund M.H. Carnegie & Co., where he was primarily responsible for growth stage investment opportunities in the technology sector.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce, Sydney University

Gary was appointed to the Board on 1 January 2020.

Professional experience

Gary brings extensive marketing knowledge and expertise to the Board in the digital and technology sectors. Gary has worked in a number of senior executive positions including, most recently, Chief Marketing Officer of Facebook, as well as other senior marketing roles at industry leading technology companies including Motorola Mobility, Google, eBay and PayPal.

Other directorships and positions

Gary is currently a Director on the Boards of Etsy, Inc (since 2018, NASDAQ: Etsy) and Petco (since 2018). He is the Chairman of the digital agency, Hawkfish, and is an advisor to several early stage companies.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Brown University; Masters of Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Pat was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2020.

Professional experience

Pat brings to the Board a wide range of experience, having worked in various financial and operational roles in Ireland, the US, Australia and New Zealand for over 30 years across various industries, including traditional and online media, telecommunications, FMCG, and professional accounting. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director of Nine Entertainment/PBL Media.

Other directorships and positions

Pat has significant Board experience. He is currently Chairman of carsales.com (since 2007, ASX:CAR), and Deputy Chair of Calvary Health. He is also Chairman of dreams2live4, an Australian charity that grants dreams to people with metastatic cancer. He was previously a non-executive Director of APN Outdoor (2014 to 2018, ASX: APO), iSentia (2014 to 2018, ASX:ISD), Marley Spoon (2018 to 2020, ASX:MMM) and was previously Chairman of HealthEngine.

Qualifications

Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and Australia; Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program

Board Committee membership

Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and member of the People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Sharon was appointed to the Board on 1 June 2020.

Professional experience

Sharon brings to the Board deep expertise and experience across leading consumer brands. Her background provides the Board and management with key retailer insights and assists in the development of new relationships and networks globally. Sharon previously held senior marketing positions at market leaders Starbucks (Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer) and Sephora (Senior Vice President of Marketing). She has also previously held senior marketing and brand management positions with Godiva, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Nabisco Biscuit Company and Procter & Gamble.

Other directorships and positions

Sharon is currently a Director on the Boards of Yelp Inc (NYSE: YELP) (since 2019) and InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) (since 2020). She also serves as Operating Partner at growth equity firm, Stripes Group.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce, University of British Columbia; Masters of Business Administration, University of California

Board Committee membership

Member of the People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee