Deputy Chair – Governance Board Carol Schwartz AO

BA, LLB, MBA (Monash)

Carol Schwartz has extensive experience in business, property, the arts and community organisations. Past high-level leadership roles, including a portfolio of diverse board appointments, have spanned the business, government, arts, health and community sectors. Ms Schwartz was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001 for her outstanding service as a leading business executive and committee participant. Ms Schwartz served on the Reserve Bank Board from 14 February 2017 to 28 February 2025, and as a member of the Reserve Bank Board Remuneration Committee from 31 August 2017 to 6 April 2021 and Chair from 7 April 2021 to 28 February 2025. In the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours, she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for her distinguished service to the community as a supporter of women in leadership roles, to social justice advocacy and to business. In 2019, she was awarded the Leading Philanthropist Award by Philanthropy Australia. Ms Schwartz is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.