Deborah Ralston

Deborah Ralston's work experience includes various roles in different companies and organizations. Since 2021, they have been a Member of the Future Fund Board of Guardians and the Chair of the Advisory Board at Household Capital. Deborah also serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Policy Committee at the SMSF Association and as an Advisory Board Member at The Conexus Institute. In 2019, they became a Non-Executive Director at SuperEd Pty Ltd, and in 2016, they joined the Reserve Bank of Australia as a Member of the Payments System Board. Additionally, they have held positions at Monash University, where they were a Professorial Fellow and Professor of Finance, leading a research program in collaboration with various stakeholders. Deborah has also served as an Advisory Board Member at Allianz Retire+, a Non-Executive Director at Kaplan Australia, and a Non-Executive Director at U Ethical.

Deborah Ralston earned their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from Bond University in 1998. Prior to that, they obtained a Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from the University of New England (AU) in 1984. Deborah completed their Bachelor of Economics degree from the same university in 1982. In 1991, they further pursued their education at the University of New England (AU) and obtained a Master of Economics degree. Additionally, Deborah Ralston holds certifications as FCPA and FAICD, though the institution and specific dates of these certifications are not provided.