Director (non-executive)
BA(Hons), LLB, MBA, Ph.D, FAICD
Richard Dammery was appointed to the Australia Post Board in September 2021 (current term expires in September 2027).
Richard’s career spans over 30 years in a range of senior business and legal roles. He spent over 15 years in senior general management positions in the telecommunications and technology, and retail, industries. In addition, Richard was a partner at law firm, MinterEllison, where he practised in corporate and competition/regulatory law, advising a wide range of corporate and Government clients.
As a director, Richard currently serves on the Boards of:
- Australia Post (since 2021)
- Salta Properties (since 2023)
- The Australian Ballet, Chair (since 2024)
- Pinchgut Opera, Chair (since 2024)
His previous appointments include:
- WiseTech Global Ltd, Chair (2021-25)
- Aussie Broadband Ltd (2020-24)
- Nexus Day Hospitals (QIC Infrastructure) (2020-24)
- Creative Partnerships Australia, Chair (2020-23)
- Doctor Care Anywhere PLC, Chair (2020-23)
- Quantium Pty Ltd (2016-19)
He is a member/director of O’Connell Street Associates (since 2022).
Richard holds a BA (Hons) and an LLB from Monash University, an MBA from the University of Melbourne, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge (Trinity College). He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (since 2008), and an adjunct professor at Monash University’s Business School where he has taught corporate governance in the MBA programs.
