New Chair for
ANCAP SAFETY
“Her Chairmanship has seen the development
and implementation of a strong strategic agenda
highlighting the road safety challenges and
subsequent areas of focus where vehicle safety
can enhance the road safety outcome.”
Ms Machin said that after her six year tenure on
the Board, most of that as Chair, it was time to
transition the Board to new leadership.
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NCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent
vehicle safety authority, has announced the
appointment of Mr Andy Cornish as its new
Chair. Mr Cornish, who has been an Independent
Director since 2017, takes up the role of Chair
after Ms Wendy Machin recently signalled her
intention to retire from the Board.
Andy Cornish takes over as Chair of the ANCAP
Board of Directors following a period of reform for
the organisation under the leadership of outgoing
Chair, Ms Machin.
Reflecting on the organisation’s achievements
under Ms Machin’s guidance, Mr Cornish said,
“Together with the ANCAP Board, we thank
Wendy for her demonstrable commitment to
improving vehicle safety.”
“During Wendy’s six years on the Board, the
organisation has strengthened, with record high
levels of market coverage, member engagement,
consumer awareness and industry and
community collaboration.”
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“It has been a privilege to Chair the Board of
ANCAP. It is a small organisation with a big impact.
Its work in testing and advocating for safer vehicles
has had a direct positive impact on the Australian
and New Zealand road toll,” said Ms Machin.
“As a leader in the insurance and business
sector, Andy brings a new perspective and a
wealth of experience in risk and safety – essential
considerations in the work that ANCAP does.”
“I wish him and the ANCAP Board well in their
important work in the coming years and thank
them for their support and commitment,” Ms
Machin said.
Mr Cornish said he looked forward to guiding
the delivery of existing objectives, initiatives and
projects, and incorporating some new aspects - to
reinforce the importance of ANCAP’s independent
consumer testing and advocacy voice.
“ANCAP plays a vital role in influencing and
enhancing Australia and New Zealand’s
automotive landscape, and - while we are
currently working through uncertain times
for the industry and the economy - we are
seeing significant advancements in vehicle
technologies where we will see ANCAP’s
role further develop to ensure we provide
consumers with confidence in future mobility,”
said Mr Cornish.