Honan Insurance has appointed Sue Klose as its new non-executive director, adding further depth to its board while it broadens and expands its marketplace activities and grows its operations in Australia and internationally.

Klose is an experienced non-executive director and executive, boasting a diverse background in digital business growth and operations, corporate development, strategy, and marketing. She has an MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Marketing from the JL Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Klose currently serves as the non-executive director of aerial imagery provider Nearmap, data insights provider Pureprofile, mental health care provider Strider, and software company Envirosuite.

Before moving to Australia, she held various digital media management and strategy roles in the United States, primarily with Tribune Publishing and as a consultant with Marakon Associates.

Commenting on the appointment, Honan chief executive officer Andrew Fluitsma said: “This is an exciting time for Honan, and Sue's experience will be invaluable in the attainment of the group's strategic objectives and focus on driving growth and innovation.”