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Heather Smith
Director/Board Member at
CHALLENGER LIMITED
Net worth: 443 166 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Dr. Heather J.
Smith is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Qantas Airways Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at ASX Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Challenger Life Co. Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Challenger Ltd., an Independent Director at Reef Restoration & Adaptation Program and a Professor at National Security College.
She is on the Board of Directors at Qantas Airways Ltd., ASX Ltd., Challenger Life Co. Ltd., Challenger Ltd., ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd., Austraclear Ltd. and Reef Restoration & Adaptation Program.
Dr. Smith was previously employed as a Secretary by Department of Industry, Innovation & Science, a Secretary by Michigan Department of Communication, a Principal by Australian Institute of International Affairs, a Deputy Secretary by Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade /Au/, and a Deputy Secretary by Department of The Prime Minister & Cabinet.
She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Queensland and a doctorate degree from The Australian National University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-29 | 28,705 ( 0% ) | 182 988 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-03-22 | 4,018 ( 0% ) | 133 649 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2025-06-29 | 18,629 ( 0% ) | 126 530 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Heather Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CHALLENGER LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-19 |
| ASX LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2022-06-28 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-08-23 |
Challenger Life Co. Ltd.
 Challenger Life Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an investment management firm that provides customer services with financial security for a better retirement | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-19 |
National Security College
 National Security College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd.
 ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Director/Board Member | - |
Austraclear Ltd.
 Austraclear Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides electronic registry and settlement systems | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Heather Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Department of Industry, Innovation & Science
 Department of Industry, Innovation & Science General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a government organization that provides robotics science and research solutions | Corporate Secretary | 2019-12-31 |
Michigan Department of Communication
 Michigan Department of Communication Local AgenciesGovernment Functions as a local level government authority | Corporate Secretary | 2016-12-31 |
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Training of Heather Smith
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Positions held
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Connections
34
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Qantas Airways Ltd.
 Qantas Airways Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
ASX Ltd.
 ASX Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a clearing, settlement and securities exchange company | Finance |
Challenger Ltd.
 Challenger Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance, fund management and banking services | Finance |
Australian National University
 Australian National University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Queensland
 The University of Queensland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Challenger Life Co. Ltd.
Challenger Life Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an investment management firm that provides customer services with financial security for a better retirement | Finance |
ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd.
ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Australian Institute of International Affairs | |
Austraclear Ltd.
Austraclear Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides electronic registry and settlement systems | Finance |
National Security College
National Security College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Michigan Department of Communication
Michigan Department of Communication Local AgenciesGovernment Functions as a local level government authority | Government |
Department of The Prime Minister & Cabinet
 Department of The Prime Minister & Cabinet General GovernmentGovernment Provides government public services | Government |
Department of Industry, Innovation & Science
Department of Industry, Innovation & Science General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a government organization that provides robotics science and research solutions | Government |
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