Mr Shannon Adams (Australia) joined the WV Australia Board in 2005 and was elected to the WVI Board in 2013. Shannon is a lawyer who has advised financial institutions and insurers for over 30 years. He has been the managing partner of several legal firms and is presently a partner at Piper Alderman. He specialises in banking and financial services law and corporate governance, with a strong emphasis on the mutuals sector. Shannon is married to Chris and they have three adult children and one grandchild. He is a member of the Roman Catholic Church.