Lawyer Andrew Robinson joins McGrath board

Lawyer Andrew Robinson joins McGrath board
Staff reporterFebruary 19, 2018

McGrath Limited has announced the appointment of two new, non‐executive and independent directors, Andrew Robinson and Peter Lewis.

Lewis has taken on the role of non‐executive chairman. He is currently Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and an advisory board member of Anacacia Capital and Gravity Media Group Ltd. 

He previously worked as Chief Financial Officer for the Seven Group of companies. 

Andrew Robinson (below) established his legal practice in 1982 with specialisations in tax disputes, corporate re‐constructions and commercial negotiation. 

His best known client was Paul Hogan. Robinson has been involved in the Golden Four Drive over many years as either a manager or investor.  

Andrew has been a long term supporter of various not for profit and charity groups, including Tour de Cure and The Mater/St Vincent’s Hospitals.

Lewis said he was very excited to join the leadership team "as we stabilise the group after a challenging period for both it and the industry”. 

Mr McGrath and the new board are now developing a new corporate plan for the group, including the senior management structure, and an announcement to the market will be made in due course.  

It needs to appoint a chief executive.

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