Current Board Members
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Elizabeth McKinnon | President
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Robyn Murphy | Vice-PresidentRobyn 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. |
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Simone Zmood | Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk CommitteeSimone 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. |
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Sue Noy | Chair of the Fundraising and Marketing CommitteeSue 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. |
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Amanda Nuttall | Chair Governance CommitteeAmanda 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. |
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Hugh WarehamHugh 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. |
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Alison RoweAlison 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. |
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Dieter Schadt | SecretaryDieter 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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Joan StaplesJoan is an academic whose publications focus on the democratic role of non-government organisations, their relationship with government, and what constitutes effective public advocacy for social change. Her academic work is informed by her career in policy and advocacy across a range of NGO sectors – environment, indigenous affairs, international development, consumers, and social services. Joan joined the Board in October 2012. |
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Carl YoungCarl is a professional fundraiser with more than 15 years experience at some of Australia's leading charities, including World Vision and The Heart Foundation. Specialist areas include Bequests, Direct Marketing and Major gifts. Carl holds a degree in Business and Finance and is currently the Fundraising Director at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. Carl joined the Board in October 2012. |
