Deloitte Australia announces Independent Board members

28 AUGUST 2025: Deloitte Australia today announced Rufus Black and Kee Wong as independent members of the Deloitte Australia Board (the Board), each serving an initial three-year term.

Deloitte Australia Chair John Greig said: “Deloitte Australia has a robust governance framework and a strong, capable Board that adheres to ASX corporate governance principles. Having Independent Board members is a forward-looking step that will enhance our governance by bringing external perspectives, broader experience and greater diversity of thought to the Board.

“Evolving our governance reflects the expectations of our clients, the communities we serve and the broader public interest, and aligns with the standards expected by regulators and the market. It’s also what our Partners and our people expect as our firm grows in scale, complexity and responsibility.

“We’re delighted with the outstanding calibre of these Independent Board members. Rufus Black and Kee Wong will bring deep expertise across governance, technology, regulation, innovation, strategy and risk, and we’re confident their perspectives will have a strong, positive impact.

“The Board conducted a rigorous, externally supported search following recent updates to the Partnership Agreement to provide for Independent Board members.

“Following recent updates to our Partnership Agreement, the Board now comprises seven elected Partner Board members and the CEO, and two Independent Board members. With the addition of Rufus and Kee, our Board will have a 50:50 gender balance, which is in line our 40:40:20 gender balance commitment (40 per cent women, 40 per cent men and 20 per cent all genders).”

Rufus Black started his career with McKinsey & Company, becoming a Partner advising on strategy and large-scale organisational change. He later became one of two inaugural non-executive directors on the Board of Corrs Chambers Westgarth where he served for seven years having advised professional service firms during his time at McKinsey. Rufus is a public institutional leader and trusted advisor to governments and corporations, with substantial leadership and governance experience across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. A respected strategist, thought leader and ethicist, Rufus has extensive practical experience leading complex change in large organisations. He is currently the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Tasmania. He has a deep commitment to equity in education and sustainability and to developing the next generation of leaders. He holds Bachelor degrees in Arts and Law from the University of Melbourne and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University where he graduated with a Diploma in Theology, a Master of Philosophy, and Doctorate of Philosophy. Rufus’ appointment to the Deloitte Australia Board is effective 1 September 2025.

Kee Wong is a highly respected technology entrepreneur, investor and non-executive director with nearly 40 years’ experience across engineering, technology and commerce. With deep expertise in AI, digital transformation and emerging technologies, he brings a strategic, future-focused perspective to complex boardroom decisions. Kee is founder and managing director of e-Centric Innovations, an IT and management consulting firm operating in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. He currently holds several Non-Executive Director (NED) roles in Australia of public listed companies, private businesses and for-purpose organisations.

Kee has served as a Board member of the AICD between 2017 to 2023 and was recently announced as a Life Fellow of the AICD. He is founder and Chair of the AICD Governance of Innovation and Technology Panel, which plays a key role in advancing board capability in digital strategy, innovation and emerging technology governance. Kee holds degrees in engineering and computing, and a MBA from Monash University. Kee’s appointment to the Deloitte Australia Board is effective 1 January 2026.