Peter Varghese joins AMP board

AMP Limited has announced that former Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Varghese, has joined its board as an independent director, effective 1 October 2016.

Varghese's career in the public service spans over 38 years, including senior positions in foreign affairs, trade policy and intelligence.

His previous appointments include High Commissioner to India, High Commissioner to Malaysia, director-general of the office of national assessments, and senior adviser (international) to the Prime Minister of Australia.

He was also recently appointed to the AMP Capital Holdings Limited board, effective 17 October 2016.