Profile of Directors

Peter Volk, Diane Pardo, Bishop Andrew Curnow, Sabine Phillips, John McKenzie, Dr Gerard Naughtin.

John McKenzie, Chairman

Master of Engineering (Science) Bachelor of Engineering

Appointed as Chairman.

John has extensive experience as an executive manager/general manager in both for profit and not-for-profit organisations. He has been a member of several boards in both sectors. John is currently Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Sub Committee of the Board and a member of the Audit Committee.

Peter Volk

Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Advertising

Appointed as a member of the Board by the Archbishop-in-Council in 2002.

Peter was the Chairperson of the Business Development Advisory Committee and has extensive experience as executive chairman, managing director and director of major clothing, textile and property development companies. He was also the Chairman of Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Property Board.  Peter is a member of the Strategic Sub Committee of the Board.

Bishop Andrew Curnow

Master of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Divinity

Appointed as a member of the Board by the Archbishop-in-Council in January 2006.

Bishop Curnow is the Bishop of Bendigo at the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo. He has a wide range of experience in the not-for-profit sector, including Anglican Superannuation Australia Chair, Executive Chairman Trinity College Theological School Management Committee and Board Member at Trinity College, University of Melbourne.

Dr Gerard Naughtin

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), PhD Social Work

Appointed to the Board in May 2008.

Dr Gerard Naughtin is CEO of MIND Australia and a former associate professor. He has been involved in policy and service development in the aged care sector for over 25 years and boasts executive management experience in aged care in both the not-for-profit and business sectors. He is Chairperson of the Strategy Committee and was a member of the Clinical Governance Sub Committee of the Board in 2008/09.

Diane Pardo

Bachelor of Economics, Diploma Securities Institute of Australia, Affiliate Australian Institute of Company Directors

Appointed to the Board in April 2009.

Diane is currently the Chairperson of the Investment Funds Management Sub Committee of the Board and a member since 2004. She has over 25 years’ investment management experience, with senior roles at Bain & Co. and Scottish Amicable Life Assurance Society, and was Head of International Investments at Colonial First State. Diane has extensive project management experience of commercial property developments for DATT Enterprises Pty Ltd and is currently a business consultant to start-up companies across varied industries.

Sabine Phillips

Master of Law (Legal Practice), Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Applied Science, Master of Business

Appointed to the Board in June 2009.

Sabine is Principal at Melbourne based law firm Russell Kennedy, practising primarily in Health and Aged Care. In addition to her extensive legal experiences, Sabine holds a number of post-graduate qualifications, including a Master of Law (Legal Practice) and a Master of Business. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing and of the College of Nurse Managers, an Associate of the College of Health Service Executive and a board member of Nothern Health. Sabine is the Chairperson of the Clinical Governance Committee of the Board.

Ray Schoer

Bachelor of Arts, Certified Engineering Surveyor

Appointed to the Board in August 2009.

Ray has extensive experience in the financial field. He was National Director and Managing Director for a period of five years at the Australian Stock Exchange and was the Chief Executive at the National Companies and Security Commissions for 10 years.

Ray is currently involved in a number of directorships including Director of Pluton Resources Ltd, Chairman Asia Exchange Ltd, Chairperson Dove River Pty Ltd, Chairman Rabinov Property Management Pty Ltd, and Chairman Compliance and Committee, Japan Property Management Ltd. He is self employed as a Consultant and Company Director. Ray is a member of the Audit Committee of Benetas.
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David Percival

Bachelor of Economics, Master of Business Administration

Appointed to the Board in February 2010.

David has professional associations with the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Australian Institute of Company Directors. Prior to July 2009 he was the Vice-Principal and Chief Financial Officer of The University of Melbourne. He currently holds directorships with ANZU Mutual Association Ltd since 1994 and Unimutual Limited since 2003.
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Sandra Hills, CEO

Company Secretary

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