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Peggy O’Neal

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May 14, 2026

Peggy O’Neal

Board Member

Peggy O’Neal AO has worked as a lawyer in the superannuation and financial services industry for more than 20 years. She is currently a part-time consultant for Lander & Rogers Lawyers. Previously Peggy was a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills. She presently serves as a non-executive director on several boards including VicHealth and Infrastructure Specialist Asset Management.  Peggy was also President of the Richmond Football Club between October 2013 and December 2022, the first woman to serve as an AFL club president. She has been named by the AFR peer review survey as one of the “Best Lawyers” in Australia every year since 2010.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (USA)
Juris Doctor, University of Virginia (USA)
Doctor of Laws (Hon) Swinburne University
Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors