Paul Smeaton


Group Executive

BBus (Management)

Paul Smeaton

#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

Christine McLoughlin AM

Chairman & Non-executive Director

Steve Johnston

Steve Johnston

Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Sylvia Falzon

Sylvia Falzon

Non-executive Director

​Elmer Funke Kupper

​Elmer Funke Kupper

Non-executive Director

Ian Hammond

Ian Hammond

Non-executive Director

Sally Herman

Sally Herman

Non-executive Director

Simon Machell

Simon Machell

Non-executive Director

Doug McTaggart

Doug McTaggart

Non-executive Director

Lindsay Tanner

Lindsay Tanner

Non-executive Director

Duncan West

Duncan West

Non-executive Director


#Senior Executives


Steve Johnston

Steve Johnston

Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Jeremy Robson

Jeremy Robson

Group Chief Financial Officer

Lisa Harrison

Lisa Harrison

CEO Consumer Insurance

Michael Miller

Michael Miller

CEO Commercial & Personal Injury Insurance

Paul Smeaton

Paul Smeaton

Group Executive

Jimmy Higgins

Jimmy Higgins

CEO Suncorp New Zealand

Bruce Rush

Bruce Rush

CEO Suncorp Bank

Fiona Thompson

Fiona Thompson

Group Executive People, Culture & Advocacy

Belinda Speirs

Belinda Speirs

Group Executive Completion & Transition

Adam Bennett

Adam Bennett

Group Executive Technology & Operations

Bridget Messer

Bridget Messer

Group Chief Risk Officer

Michelle Bain

Michelle Bain

Group General Counsel