ANCA has announced its board has confirmed the appointment of an independent, non-executive chairman for the ANCA group board.

Pat Boland, joint co-founder said: "After a rigorous interview process, with several high-quality applicants, the board has appointed Graeme Billings to this role."

"Graeme comes from an impressive business background as both a senior manager, independent director and chairman for several of Australia's best companies," he concluded.

After his appointment, Billings said: "The ANCA Group is a great success story. I look forward to working with the board and management in pursuit of the company's long term growth strategy."

Formally a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as leading the firm's Global Industrial Products sector, Graeme has extensive experience in assurance, transaction and consulting services with multinational and Australian companies in the automotive, construction and general manufacturing industries, spanning a 34-year period.

Billings also draws on his experience with acquisitions, mergers and other business investigation areas, including succession planning. In addition, he was a regular media commentator on the industrial products sector.

Billings lives in Melbourne with his wife and they have three children. He is a passionate sports fan and particularly enjoys AFL, cricket and golf.

This position is effective immediately.