Academies Australasia Group Limited announced that Mr. Sartaj Hans has accepted the invitation to join the Board of the company as an independent non-executive director with effect from October 19, 2016. Mr. Hans has a background in information technology and superannuation at BT Financial Group. Mr. Hans has played a pivotal role in development of the Goulburn Health Hub. In addition, he has many years of experience in managing investments and financial affairs of private family companies. The company also announced that on the afternoon of October 17, 2016, Mr. Bill Say Mui Foo advised the Board of his resignation from the Board to focus on his board roles and other appointments in Singapore. The company added that Mr. Hans has been appointed Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.