Suzanne Smith

Chair, IAIS Audit and Risk Committee
Executive Board Member, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)

Ms Smith was appointed Executive Board Member of APRA in October 2022, responsible for the general insurance, life insurance and private health insurance sectors. She further oversees APRA’s Internal Audit function and the Technology, Data and Security division.  She joined APRA in March 2019 and served in several leadership roles, including Executive General Manager for the Specialised Institutions Division and Executive Director with responsibility for the prudential supervision of superannuation funds. Before APRA, Ms Smith held senior positions in the superannuation and financial services industry, including Chief Customer Officer at MLC Life Insurance.

In addition to her role as Chair of the IAIS Audit and Risk Committee, Ms Smith is a member of the IAIS Executive Committee.