Merran Kelsall (’71) has established a successful business career. She has a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), an MBA and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia and Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has spent over 20 years as a Chartered Accountant in professional practice, including almost 10 years as a partner. She now works as a professional independent director and has considerable experience in highly regulated industries, which include financial services, superannuation, health and utilities.

Merran has a particular interest in audit and risk management, and aligning performance management with corporate strategy. She serves as Chairman of the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and as a member of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. She is also a Director of Melbourne Water Corporation, RACV Ltd, and TarraWarra Museum of Art. Merran is a former member of the Council of Trustees at the National Gallery of Victoria and was the inaugural Chairman of the Victorian Public Transport Ombudsman Ltd.

Merran loves spending time with her children and grandchildren, partner and friends. She enjoys going to the theatre, walking and pottering in her garden.

Updated January 2016