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Sam Mostyn Joins Board of Reconciliation Australia

The Co-Chairs of Reconciliation Australia (RA), Jackie Huggins and Mark Leibler on 1 February 2007 announced the appointment of Sam Mostyn to the Board. Ms Mostyn replaces Campbell Anderson who has been a Director of Reconciliation Australia since its inception in 2001 reports a Reconciliation Australia Media Statement.

Ms Huggins and Mr Leibler paid tribute to Mr Anderson’s continuing contribution to the organisation, in particular his business and strategic skills, and his capacity to influence corporate Australia. He will continue to support Reconciliation Australia in an advisory capacity.

Ms Mostyn is Group Executive, Culture & Reputation at Insurance Australia Group a position she has held for five years where she has responsibility for managing the Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Government and International Relations, and Corporate Sustainability functions.

Prior to joining IAG in February 2002, Ms Mostyn was the Director of Corporate Development and Acting Human Resources Director at Cable & Wireless Optus. She also spent two years in London in the role of Group Director, Human Resources for Cable & Wireless Plc.

Ms Mostyn is a member of the NSW Premier’s Greenhouse Advisory Panel, and is a Board member of the Sydney Theatre Company, the Centenary Institute, and the Redfern-Waterloo Authority. She is a Trustee of the Australian Museum and in 2005 was appointed as a Commissioner with the Australian Football League.

“We are thrilled to have a woman with Sam’s skill, experience and networks joining us at Reconciliation Australia,” said Ms Huggins. “Sam is heavily committed in a range of influential roles across Australia – her enthusiasm to take on this challenging new position is a mark of Sam’s determination to bring sectors together so that good intentions for reconciliation are translated into meaningful action.”

Reconciliation Australia

Ph: +61 2 6273 9200 Fx: +61 2 6273 9201 www.reconciliation.org.au