our board

Gavin is the Chief Executive Officer of AWA Alliance Bank.

Gavin has over 30 years of senior leadership experience within financial services, consulting and the not for profit sector.

Gavin brings extensive experience in; strategy and organisational transformation, financial and commercial judgement, governance and risk management and leadership and culture.

Gavin is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors course (GAICD) as well as the Not for Profit Directors course, holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from Monash University and is an alumni with Leadership Victoria.

Vanessa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.

Vanessa brings a wealth of business, local government, human resources and community development experience.

Holding a Masters in Business Management, an Associate Degree in Business Studies, a Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Development and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Vanessa’s previous positions include Regional Director for Barwon West at the Department of Transport, CEO for the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee and Community Development roles in local Government.

Paul is passionate about improving the health outcomes of our communities so that people can live their best lives.

Having led and mentored leaders who have been responsible for areas of growth and transformation of businesses such as GMHBA, ANZ, MDAV, Ernst & Young and Oracle, he brings a strong executive background in strategy, performance, risk and technology to the board.

As a co-founder of Cunei, Paul continues to lead the transformation of health are through the adoption of modern technology and data analytical capabilities.

Paul is a Chartered Accountant and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Kate is Director and co-founder of Russell Resources and Russell Services Group supporting efficiencies in the health and philanthropic sectors.

Kate’s expertise comes from over 30 years of diverse business/ functional experience, building a consulting company and managing comprehensive client relationships delivering complex safety, health, leadership and culture interventions. Kate initially specialized in health, completing General and Oncology Nursing and post- graduate qualifications in Occupational Health.

More recently, Kate has focused on executive and non-executive leadership, gaining experience as a member of the Board of Russell Consulting International.

She is currently on the Board Development Committee of Menzies School of Health Research and is an Ambassador for Bridging The Gap Foundation and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors program.