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Current Board Members

Russell Fisher | President and Trustee

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Russell is Director of Sustainability in Mind and works with a broad range of organisations to help them find new ways of working and living more sustainably. Russell joined the Board in September 2004.

Elizabeth McKinnon | Vice President and Trustee

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Elizabeth is a solicitor at the Environment Defenders Office specialising in public interest environmental law, environmental policy and community legal education. She has degrees in Law and Environmental Science. Elizabeth joined the Board in September 2008.

Simone Zmood | Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee

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Simone runs a consulting firm providing high-level strategic advice to multinationals, ASX200 companies, government-owned corporations, start-ups and not-for-profits across a range of areas encompassing strategy development, market positioning, business planning, operational improvement, portfolio analysis and performance management. Simone joined the Board in September 2010.

Sue Noy | Chair of the Fundraising and Marketing Committee

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Sue is a health promotion and communications consultant. She works with a network of public health professionals working to find ways for health promoters and environmentalists to work together. Sue joined the Board in September 2005.

Amanda Nuttall | Chair Governance Committee

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Amanda works as a sustainability advisor for Net Balance specialising in environmental and climate change management and sustainability strategy, reporting and assurance. She holds a Master of Environment, Graduate Certificate in Development Studies and a Bachelor of Business. Amanda joined the Board in September 2008.

James Meldrum

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James is co-founder of Nourish Foods, one of Australia’s leading organic food companies. He has senior management experience in marketing, brand strategy, business planning and marketing communications. James holds a Bachelor of Town & Regional Planning, a Master of Business Administration and is currently working toward a Master of Corporate Responsibility. James joined the Board in February 2010.

Robyn Murphy

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Robyn has a background in business and financial analysis, planning and reporting, strategy development and the valuation of intangible assets based upon economic worth. She has prior experience in corporate advisory, influencing government policy, operations general management and not for profit governance. Robyn joined the Board in September 2010.

Hugh Wareham

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Hugh is the inaugural CEO of ECO-Buy, Australia's leading green purchasing organisation and a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Purchasing. Hugh was previously the Deputy to Victoria's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability and has held a number of senior positions for the UK Environment Agency. Hugh has an Honours Degree in Marine Biology and a Masters Degree in Applied Fish Biology. Hugh joined the Board in September 2010.

Alison Rowe

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Alison is a global sustainability leader responsible for the sustainability strategy for a large technology firm; ensuring the sustainability needs of clients are met through solutions and services. Alison describes herself as a passionate optimist. She believes that organizations, people and technology have the ability to find solutions to help combat climate change impacts. Alison joined the Board in September 2011.

Dieter Schadt | Secretary

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Dieter has a broad professional background working with research in nonlinear optics, optical communications engineering, finance and economics. Currently General Manager Pricing at NBN Co Ltd. Dieter previously held a range of senior positions in telecommunications and consulting. He holds a PhD in Physics, a Diplom Ingenieur in Electrical Engineering, a Grad Dip in International Business, a Grad Dip in Quality Management, and is a Graduate of the Company Director Course at the AICD. Dieter joined the Board in September 2011.

 

 

 

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