DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Audit and Risk Management Committee | Brisbane | 01/2024 to current

The Department of Education is a ministerial department of the Queensland Government responsible for the administration and quality of education in Queensland, Australia. The department is composed of two separate portfolios, Education Queensland and Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

Strategic contribution: Oversight of the internal audit and risk management function for the Department of Education’s $12 billion budget, $33 billion in assets, 1,260 schools, and 76,000 employees.

THE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

Queensland State Council Member | Brisbane | 12/2022 to current

National Sustainability Committee Member

National Risk and Technology Committee Member

Corporate Governance Facilitator

The Governance Institute of Australia is a peak body for independent corporate governance professionals, company secretaries, and company directors with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance.

Strategic Contribution: Delivering the Institute’s flagship governance training program the Effective Directors Course. With a focus on financial services and international companies, I provide customized in-house training for organizations such as ANZ Bank, The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands, RACQ, DFAT, critical infrastructure providers and health providers.

GREENBOX GROUP

Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Finance Committee

Brisbane | 12/2020 to current.

Greenbox is one of Australia’s largest IT asset deployment, recovery, end-of-life, and e-waste recycling (ITAD) companies. Greenbox is carbon neutral, ISO 14001 certified for environmental compliance, and has received R2 certification for environmental compliance.

Strategic Contribution: As a Non-Executive Director, I have overseen a 50% revenue increase, materials improvements in margins, and overseen the successful acquisition of a business in New Zealand. In my role as Chair of the Finance Committee, I led the reorganisation of the company’s financial reporting framework and continue to provide oversight of its finance and accounting functions.

AUSTRALIAN PAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Chair of the Board of Directors | Brisbane | 09/2019 – 11/2023

The Australian Pain Management Association (APMA) represents 3.6 million Australians living with chronic pain. APMA provides collective advocacy, information and practical support for people living with chronic (persistent) pain and their families. APMA is the consumer health organisation for all Australians who live with pain.

Strategic Contribution: As a Non-executive Director and Chair, I shepherded the organisation through COVID, and the post COVID challenges of funding facing not for profits. Managed the board through the transition of the founding CEO, and led the merger of APMA with Chronic Pain Australia, creating the largest pain consumer organization in the sector. Achieved significant cost synergies, doubled membership numbers, and tripled funding during my time as Chair. Represented 3.6 million Australians suffering from chronic pain, enhancing support and advocacy efforts.

SLADE INDUSTRIES

Chair of the Advisory Board | Brisbane | 08/2022 – 10/2023

Slade Industries (Slade) is a specialist electrical commissioning, shutdown, and start-up maintenance service company in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Slade provides specialist services in hazardous areas, plant commissioning, instrumentation calibration and optimisation.

Strategic contribution: As Chairman of the Advisory Board guided the company through a strategic review, HR reorganisation, restructure of the finance function, and appointment of a transitional general manager.

CON-SOL PTY LTD

Chair of the Advisory Board | Brisbane | 08/2022 – 10/2023

Con-sol are a brand experiences company who have been creating unforgettable brand experience across Australia for over 24 years. From corporate events to gala nights, Con-Sol provide full service creative vision, AV and event management solutions.

Strategic contribution: Joining the company post COVID when the live events industry had been put on life support, I spearheaded post-COVID business recovery, turnaround, and growth plan. Conducted comprehensive HR and organizational design reviews, financial systems audits, and strategic development. Increased revenues by 200% within two years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

E2M PTY LTD

Advisory Board Member | Brisbane | 05/2021 – 10/2023

E2M is a Queensland’s largest terrestrial ecology consulting company. E2M provide consulting ecologists to renewables projects, environmental analytics, biodiversity offsets, approvals and compliance, and environmental impact assessments.

Strategic contribution: As a member of the Advisory Board oversaw strategic business review including, HR and organizational design assessments, and financial function performance and strategic growth initiatives. Achieved a 25% increase in headcount, 250% revenue growth, and a 400% increase in net profit over two years.

REGIONAL FACILITIES AUCKLAND

Board Program 2019

Managed and oversaw $1.4 billion in public infrastructure assets, including the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo, sports stadia, the National Art Gallery, and the Civic Theatre.