Suncorp has appointed professional director Ian Hammond as a non-executive director.

Mr Hammond is a chartered accountant and former audit partner with PwC. He is also a director of Citigroup, listed financial services group Perpetual Limited and statutory authority Venues NSW.

“[Mr Hammond] has outstanding business acumen and brings considerable capability across financial services that strengthens the expertise of the current board,” Chairman Christine McLoughlin said.

“His perspectives will also support Suncorp’s focus on ensuring continuous improvement in delivering customer outcomes and aligning them to community expectations.”