Michael Hawker
Independent non-executive director
business
aviva
Netherlands
Biography
Appointed to the board of Aviva plc in January 2010. Michael brings to the Board a wealth of knowledge and experience gained over a long career in the banking and insurance industries, in both executive and non-executive roles in Europe, Asia and Australia. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Macquarie Group Ltd (banking), Macquarie Bank Ltd (banking) and Washington H Soul Pattinson Pty and Company Ltd (investment). With respect to medical research, Michael is Chairman of The George Institute for Global Health (research institution). He was formerly Chief Executive and Managing Director of Insurance Australia Group (insurance), Group Chief Executive of business and consumer banking at Westpac Banking Corporation (banking) and Chairman of the Insurance Council of Australia (insurance representative body). Professional qualifications and memberships Mike is a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Membership of board committees Risk committee - (chairman) Audit committee Nomination committee
Research Interest