Board & Advisors

With a background in commercial law, Donald has worked for 15 years across senior positions within the Victorian Public Service and universities involving strategic policy and risk.

With over 10 years experience in product engineering, product management and sales roles, James has held the position of board Secretary since 2014.

Jessica has over 12 years of experience in fundraising for Not for Profits, working across multiple areas of fundraising, including both being on the front-lines and managing the back-end operations and processes. In more recent years she has transitioned into leadership within the church context.

Michael has been a KC since 1999 with extensive legal experience in building and construction, commercial and corporate law.

Dirk currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy P/L (Australia) and is a Director of several SGRE entities with 35+ years of business experience, locally and overseas.

Teresa specialises in management and strategic roles, including 11 years in Strategic Planning with the Department of Housing. She is also an active Rotarian involved in numerous charities, including board memberships.

Melinda has more than 25 years of corporate leadership experience in the property investment and asset management sectors coupled with for-purpose Board and C-suite appointments including her current role as Managing Director of property projects and change management consultancy, One Flinders. Melinda is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Bachelor of Business – Land Economics, (Valuation).

Premier of Victoria and Minister for the Arts from 2010-2013, the Hon Ted Baillieu is adjunct professor at Swinburne University School of Design, and Melbourne University’s Honorary Enterprise Professor associated with the Faculty of Architecture, building and planning.

Susannah is a Director, Investor Solutions at Morrison & Co and is responsible for all investor engagement across Australia and NZ. She holds 15+ yrs property and funds management experience (including ISPT Pty Ltd in Melbourne and Hermes Funds Management in London).

Ian is CEO of Southaven Group, a family-owned integrated property group with a wealth of experience across governance and risk management, innovation, and financial integrity.

Dr Jane Homewood holds a PhD from the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne, specialising in urban planning and design. She has over two decades of experience in planning, housing, and urban renewal across both government and consultancy roles. Her career spans senior public sector leadership, including Executive Director of Statutory Planning Services in Victoria. Jane has contributed to major projects shaping sustainable growth and community-focused development.

State Manager Victoria with Hammond Care, Seamus holds vast experience across large scale property development with companies including Westfield, Gandel Retail, and Colonial First State.

Colin is a founding member of The Boston Consulting Group in Australia, and former President of the Geelong Football Club. Colin has significant governance expertise having carried out board reviews for many companies and non-profit organisations.