Paul Smeaton
Group Executive
BBus (Management)

#About Paul
Paul has been with Suncorp Group for 29 years, most recently as Chief Operating Officer Insurance. He was responsible for the Group’s claims management and operations, real estate management and procurement.
Paul Smeaton is a highly experienced insurance executive who has worked across all aspects of the Group’s insurance business. Prior to his role as Chief Operating Officer Insurance, Paul was Chief Executive Officer for Suncorp New Zealand, where he was responsible for the strategy and operational delivery of the Group’s New Zealand business.
Prior to joining Suncorp in 1994, Paul worked in the UK in banking, stock broking and funds management as well as insurance. Paul has a passion for leading transformational change, which has been evident during his diverse career at Suncorp.
Paul recently made the decision to retire from Suncorp Group at the end of 2023. From September 2023 until his retirement, Paul will take on the role of Group Executive.
#Board of Directors

Christine McLoughlin AM
Chairman & Non-executive Director

Steve Johnston
Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Sylvia Falzon
Non-executive Director

Elmer Funke Kupper
Non-executive Director

Ian Hammond
Non-executive Director

Sally Herman
Non-executive Director

Simon Machell
Non-executive Director

Doug McTaggart
Non-executive Director

Lindsay Tanner
Non-executive Director

Duncan West
Non-executive Director
#Senior Executives

Steve Johnston
Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Jeremy Robson
Group Chief Financial Officer

Lisa Harrison
CEO Consumer Insurance

Michael Miller
CEO Commercial & Personal Injury Insurance

Paul Smeaton
Group Executive

Jimmy Higgins
CEO Suncorp New Zealand

Bruce Rush
CEO Suncorp Bank

Fiona Thompson
Group Executive People, Culture & Advocacy

Belinda Speirs
Group Executive Completion & Transition

Adam Bennett
Group Executive Technology & Operations

Bridget Messer
Group Chief Risk Officer

Michelle Bain
Group General Counsel