We rely on the expert guidance and leadership of our Executive Team and the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors
Elana Rubin AM Chairperson
Appointed 2016 Member, Remuneration and Capability Committee
Helen Silver AO Deputy Chairperson
Appointed 2024 Member, Risk and Compliance Committee
Chris Lovell Director
Appointed 2019 Chairperson, Remuneration and Capability Committee Member, Audit Committee
Christine Kilpatrick AO Director
Appointed 2024 Member, Remuneration and Capability Committee Member, Audit Committee
Glenn Sedgwick Director
Appointed 2019 Chairperson, Audit Committee Member, Risk and Compliance Committee
Ross Castle Director
Appointed 2019 Chairperson, Capital and Risk Committee Member, Audit Committee
Michael Winter Director
Appointed 2025 Member, Risk and Compliance Committee
Pamela Rebecca Director
Appointed 2025 Member, Audit Committee
Our executive team
Andrew Davies Chief Executive Officer
Since joining VMIA in 2015, Andrew has led the continued development of VMIA’s risk and insurance offering, and, formerly as Chief Insurance Officer, was responsible for the Authority’s insurance, reinsurance, claims and insights activities.
With a background in management consulting and change leadership and having worked globally in executive roles across a diverse range of industries, Andrew brings clear strengths in transformational leadership, a detailed appreciation of VMIA’s operations and a passion for delivering real value for the state of Victoria.
Angela Kelly Chief Insurance Officer
Having held senior leadership roles in the insurance industry both locally and across the Asia Pacific region, Angela has extensive experience in delivering traditional and innovative insurance solutions to customers across a broad range of sectors.
Prior to joining VMIA, Angela was CEO of Lloyds of London in Singapore, responsible for coordinating the activities of the Lloyd’s market development, regulatory and compliance, operations and finance teams.
Angela is passionate about the positive role the insurance sector plays in protecting and supporting the ambitions of people, businesses and communities. She has a deep appreciation of how insurance and other risk transfer mechanisms contribute to a resilient State.
Frieda Esquelin Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Frieda leads the Business Operations division, responsible for communications, government and stakeholder relations, legal, compliance and procurement. Frieda also supports the VMIA Board and has oversight of VMIA’s corporate governance and regulatory functions.
Frieda is a practising lawyer with extensive experience leading legal and corporate functions in the public and private sectors in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Her career spans industries including business outsourcing, IT, telecommunications, health & safety and insurance.
Wayne Kenafacke Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Wayne leads VMIA’s business performance division, incorporating finance, actuarial, data & analytics, innovation and projects, information technology and information security. Together, these functions enable VMIA to operate smoothly and efficiently and generate considerable insight on the performance that helps VMIA and its clients better manage insurable risks.
With an actuarial and finance background, Wayne has more than 25 years’ experience across insurance, superannuation, funds management, retail banking and financial advice and has held senior executive and consulting roles.
Mel Kinnaird Chief People Officer
Samantha Zimmerman Chief Risk Officer
Effective risk management protects and creates value for VMIA. The Chief Risk Officer Role is to lead the integration of risk management into our culture, policies, systems and processes in a way that enables informed decision making, setting and achieving objectives and improving performance and service delivery.
Samantha’s working career includes over 25 years public sector experience in both Federal and State government roles and she brings over 15 years risk management experience to this role. Samantha has a Master of Risk Management, Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute Company Directors (GAICD).
