FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) has announced the appointment of Ms Sarah Turnbull as an independent Non-Executive Director, with the appointment taking effect at the conclusion of the company's Annual General Meeting on 30 November 2026.

Key Points

  • Sarah Turnbull appointed as independent Non-Executive Director, effective from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 30 November 2026
  • Ms Turnbull will chair the Board's Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
  • Non-Executive Director fee set at A$60,000 per annum, inclusive of superannuation guarantee contributions
  • Mr David Garnier will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting
  • Ms Turnbull will stand for election by shareholders at the 2027 Annual General Meeting

Appointment Details and Board Changes

According to the filing, Ms Turnbull's appointment as Non-Executive Director carries no fixed term, subject to the company's Constitution, ASX Listing Rules and applicable law. She will be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of her duties. In accordance with the company's Constitution and ASX Listing Rule 14.4, she will hold office until the 2027 Annual General Meeting, where she will stand for election by shareholders. Concurrent with Ms Turnbull's appointment, Mr David Garnier will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the 30 November 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Sarah Turnbull's Professional Background

The filing states Ms Turnbull is a senior finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in the technology sector. She currently serves as Vice President Finance, Legal and Sales Operations Asia Pacific at Insight Enterprises, a Fortune 500, NASDAQ-listed technology company, a role she has held since 2017. Her responsibilities at Insight have included leading the region's finance and legal functions and overseeing the evaluation and integration of acquisitions across multiple Asia Pacific jurisdictions. Earlier career roles include senior finance positions at Symantec, Pearson and Metcash. She is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee Role

In addition to her role as Non-Executive Director, Ms Turnbull will chair the Board's Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, as disclosed in the filing. The company noted that, as the Notice of Annual General Meeting had already been distributed to shareholders, the Board will formally appoint Ms Turnbull at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The filing also noted she has twice been recognised as Asia Pacific Executive of the Year at Insight Enterprises and has served as a company director and company secretary across multiple Asia Pacific jurisdictions during her tenure there.