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Governance & Oversight

As a proudly independent, family-owned business, Hardie Grant is governed by an experienced Board and supported by a robust governance framework that ensures accountability, transparency and long-term stewardship.
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Board Structure & Composition

Hardie Grant Pty Ltd is governed by an experienced and diverse Board comprising executive and independent non-executive directors with expertise across publishing, media, digital transformation, governance, finance, employment rights and social impact. The roles of Chair and CEO are separate, supporting clear oversight and accountability. The Board meets bimonthly, with additional meetings convened as required.

The Board currently consists of: Chair; One Executive Director (the CEO); Two Non-Executive Directors; Two Independent Non-Executive Directors; and a Company Secretary

Governance & Oversight

Board Committees & Governance Oversight 

In addition to full Board oversight of audit, risk and remuneration matters, Hardie Grant has established the following management-level committees to support structured governance of material social and environmental issues:   

  • Diversity & Inclusion Committee 

  • Environmental Committee 

  • Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee 

These committees are chaired at management level and report to the Head of People, Brand and Strategy, who reports directly to the CEO. Key outcomes, risks and strategic recommendations are escalated to the Executive Team and the Board as appropriate. 

This structure ensures operational accountability for impact initiatives while maintaining Board-level oversight of material social, environmental and governance matters.  

Governance Framework & Controls

Hardie Grant maintains a mature governance framework appropriate for a privately owned Australian company of its size and complexity. Governance mechanisms include:  

  • Formal Board Diversity Policy 

  • Documented Board Code of Conduct 

  • Formal Conflict of Interest Policy and disclosure process 

  • Formal Whistleblower Policy 

  • Modern Slavery Act compliance statement 

  • ESG and impact performance reporting to the Board 

  • External financial audit and oversight 

  • External cybersecurity oversight 

  • Risk register reviewed at Board level 

  • Documented Board minutes and decision-making processes 

The Board reviews financial performance, strategic risk, operational risk, people and culture, environmental impact and compliance matters on an ongoing basis. 

Ethics & Transparency

Ethics & Transparency

The Board is responsible for ensuring high standards of business conduct and transparency. Hardie Grant:

  • Conducts external financial audits

  • Maintains documented ethical governance policies

  • Provides oversight of risk management and compliance

  • Monitors social and environmental performance

  • Publishes required statutory disclosures, including Modern Slavery reporting

Directors are required to disclose conflicts of interest and act in accordance with their fiduciary duties under Australian corporate law.

Stakeholder Governance

Hardie Grant Pty Ltd is in the process of adopting the B Corp legal requirement into its constitution, embedding a purpose to create positive impact and requiring directors to consider the interests of employees, authors, suppliers, customers, community, the environment and shareholders in decision-making. The Board recognises its responsibility to steward the company for long-term, multi-generational value creation while contributing positively to society and the environment.

Ownership

Ownership

Hardie Grant is a proudly independent, family-owned business. 90% of the company is held by the Hardie Grant family, ensuring long-term stewardship of our purpose and values. The remaining ownership of the company is held by one minority shareholder who brings valuable perspective and supports our growth.