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Telstra Chair Craig Dunn Joins Charity Redkite Board Of Directors


Redkite is delighted to welcome Craig Dunn to its Board of Directors.

Craig is a highly regarded business leader who is the current Chair of Telstra Group Limited and a Non-Executive Director of Lion and MLC Limited. He is previously a Non-Executive Director of Westpac and Chair of the Australian Ballet, and is also a former Chair of the Financial Services Council, the Australian Government’s Fintech Advisory Group, and Stone and Chalk Limited. Craig’s 25 years of experience in financial services also includes six years as CEO of AMP Limited.

Craig’s extensive business experience will be a huge asset to Redkite’s growth strategy as we expand and scale our cancer support services for the ever-growing number of families facing childhood cancer.

Craig Dunn said, “The impact and difference Redkite make every day to families facing childhood cancer across Australia is remarkable. The Redkite Team, Directors and supporters make up a passionate and generous community and it is a privilege to be joining them. I look forward to helping increase awareness and funding for the often unseen challenges experienced by children with cancer and their families, and ensuring financial, emotional and practical support for them when they need it most.”

Redkite CEO, Monique Keighery, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Craig to Redkite’s dedicated and generous volunteer Board of Directors. We know that his extensive business leadership experience, together with his passion for creating positive change, will be invaluable as we work to ensure that all families have the strength and support they need to take on the challenge of childhood cancer.”

Redkite is a national children’s cancer charity that provides non-medical – financial, emotional and practical - support to families affected by childhood cancer so they can survive through and beyond the cancer experience.

www.redkite.org.au.

About Craig Dunn

Craig has more than 25 years' experience in financial services, including as CEO of AMP Limited from January 2008 to December 2013. Craig was previously a Non-Executive Director of Westpac and Chair of The Australian Ballet. He is a former Chair of the Financial Services Council, the Australian Government's Fintech Advisory Group, and Stone and Chalk Limited. Craig was also a Panel member of the Australian Government's Financial System Inquiry.

Craig is currently the Chair of Telstra Group Limited and a Non-Executive Director of Lion and MLC Limited. Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

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