PwC Australia announces Governance Board election outcome

Thursday, 4 June 2026

PwC Australia has announced the outcome of its Governance Board election, with four partner members elected to the Board effective 1 July 2026. The appointments follow the completion of three elected members’ terms on 30 June and fill one existing vacancy.

These partners will join four independent non-executives, including an independent Chair, two continuing elected partner members, and the CEO to complete the Board.

The staggered terms, two four-year and two two-year appointments, help ensure the Board maintains a balance of continuity and fresh perspectives.

PwC Australia’s independent Governance Board Chair, John M Green, said strong governance remains central to the firm’s next phase.

“We are pleased to welcome Stuart Shinfield and Amy Lomas to the Board. We are equally pleased that Emma Hardy and Ian Hockings will continue in their roles, with their re-election reflecting the contribution they have made during their first terms,” he said.

The elected members are:

• Four-year term to 30 June 2030: Ian Hockings (re-elected for a second term), Stuart Shinfield
• Two-year term to 30 June 2028: Emma Hardy (re-elected for a second term), Amy Lomas

PwC Australia CEO Kevin Burrowes thanked all partners who took part in the process.

Background

PwC Australia’s Governance Board provides oversight of the firm’s strategy, risk, culture and leadership. The Board comprises the CEO, elected partner members and independent non-executive members.

Elected member experience:

• Emma Hardy has been with PwC Australia for 15 years, including 12 years leading Workforce and Change teams in Advisory, more than three years leading the Human Resources Operations Advisory team in Tax & Legal, and brings over 20 years’ experience in transformation. She has served on the Governance Board for the past two years, including as Deputy Chair of the Partnership, People & Culture Committee and with responsibility for that Committee’s oversight of the partner evaluation and income scheme. Her experience includes workforce and operating model transformation, technical HR capability, organisational and risk culture, and strategic workforce planning, including in relation to AI.  
• Ian Hockings has served on the Governance Board for the past two years, including as Deputy Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the People, Partnership & Culture Committee. Having been with the firm for more than 35 years, including 27 years as a partner, Ian has worked across geographies, multiple lines of business and brings leadership experience and an international perspective from his many client and business roles, including his broad exposure to diverse markets and industries.  
• Amy Lomas is currently PwC Australia’s Chief Economist and an Advisory partner who specialises in project development and infrastructure. Prior to her eight years at PwC, Amy spent 17 years in the Western Australian Government, in the Treasury and the Department of State Development, and working with Ministers. Amy spent six years on the board of Pilbara Ports, including as Deputy Chair, and recently retired from the Board of an Independent School after ten years of service, including four as Chair.
• Stuart Shinfield is an Assurance partner with over 30 years experience at PwC Australia, including 18 years as a partner. He is a risk professional whose work sits at the intersection of legal analysis, risk management, operations and compliance, and he brings more than 15 years of experience in data and risk analytics, including responsibility for data-related controls. He is closely engaged in the adoption of AI within the business and its strategic implications for the business model, risk profile and future growth, including work at the forefront of AI coding in the Assurance practice.