Experience

MIGA - Medical Insurance Group Australia

• Australia
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

• France
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Member of the Senate

  • Dec 2021 - Present



ReturnToWorkSA

• Australia
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Feb 2019 - Present



RadiologySA

• Australia
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman Of The Board

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Flinders University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Council Member and Deputy Chancellor ( 2016 and ongoing)

  • 2013 - Present

  ● Member of executive committee; Finance and Investment Committee, Remuneration Committee, Chairman of alumni awards committee & member of Student Appeals Committee. Past member of task force and WHS & audit committee;● Engaged closely with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor to set the strategy and ensure the Council are setting goals for development of university which have included the Opening of the Tonsley Innovation Center, partnership with State Government and RAA on first autonomous vehicle in SA.● My longstanding involvement in the law and community ventures have provided a deep understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity and social justice and, in particular, to access and equity in education.

• Council Member

  • 2013 - 2015

  ● Governance Committee Member (2015), Committee Member, Audit Committee (2013 – 2014)● Executive Committee and Chairman of the Alumni Awards Committee, Finance and Investment Committee (2019 and ongoing)



RAA

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Committee Member and Past President

  • 2013 - Present

  ● Chairman of the Board 2016 to 2019 ; Director 2013 ongoing; Committee Member, Audit Committee (2013 – 2016), Chair, Risk and Compliance Committee (2013 – 2016 and 2020 ongoing), Committee Member, Remuneration, Governance and Nomination Committee, Committee Member, Investment Committee ● Recognized as the Small-medium Australian general Insurance Company of the year in 2016 and 2017.● RAAI successfully introduced new claims processing technology

• Director and Past President

  • 2009 - Present

  A private company comprising the RAA motoring club, roadside assistance and other automotive services, home and motor insurance and home security and travel. .● Chairman of Board 2016 to 2019. Focus on brand and culture both externally and internally.● Chair, Audit Committee (2013 – 2016), Chair, Risk and Compliance Committee (2013 – 2016), Committee Member, Appeals Committee, Committee Member, Governance & Nomination Committee (2009 - Current), Committee Member, Investment Committee.While President and Chairman of the Board● Presided over and spoke at Gold 50 events for members - 50+ years of membership;● Group revenue grew 2016 to 2019 from $329 million to $450 million.;● Membership grew from 2016 to 2019 from approximately 665,000 members to 745,000 members.● Introduced innovatory ideas including a product for members called “Trade Assist”;● Partnered with Flinders University and State government to launch the state’s first autonomous vehicle;● Member savings increased;● Supported community sponsorship, safety and advocacy programs



Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

• France
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Council Member

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2020



Australian Automobile Association

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past President

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2020



EMA Legal

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner and Consultant

  • 1997 - Feb 2020

  ● Jointly and successfully managed 3 partnerships transitions between 2004 and 2018 and grew to a business of 9 lawyers providing services across South Australia and nationally; ● Managed a number of large national clients in major litigation. ● Named in Doyle’s Guide as Leading or Preeminent lawyer in employment and industrial law from 2008 to 2020 when I ceased legal practice ● Frequent speaker at interstate conferences on employment issues including by webinar and videoed presentations.



Law Council of Australia

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industrial Law Committee, Federal Litigation Section, Law Council of Australia

  • 2006 - Oct 2019

  ● Provided advice and recommendations to Law Council of Australia about policy and legislative change ● Presented employment law education programs including seminars for the Law Council ● Provided advice and recommendations to Law Council of Australia about policy and legislative change ● Presented employment law education programs including seminars for the Law Council



Ritosa Pty Ltd

• Member Board of Directors

  • 2004 - 2018

  ● Jointly managed legal firm with up to 9 lawyers and up to 8 staff; ● Successfully grew the legal firm’s gross turnover from 2004 to 2018 while handling complex litigation and client load. ● Achieved state and national recognition as leader and preeminent in employment law. ● Jointly managed legal firm with up to 9 lawyers and up to 8 staff; ● Successfully grew the legal firm’s gross turnover from 2004 to 2018 while handling complex litigation and client load. ● Achieved state and national recognition as leader and preeminent in employment law.



South Australian Museum

• Australia
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2004 - 2013

  ● Audit Committee Chair (2011 – 2013), Audit Committee Member (2004 – 2011), Aboriginal Advisory Group (2009 – 2013), Acting Chair, Aboriginal Advisory Group (2011 – 2012) ● Audit Committee Chair (2011 – 2013), Audit Committee Member (2004 – 2011), Aboriginal Advisory Group (2009 – 2013), Acting Chair, Aboriginal Advisory Group (2011 – 2012)



South Australian Water Polo Incorporated

• Board Member

  • 2010 - 2011



St Peter's College

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Committee Member, Friends of Saints

  • 2007 - 2010



Law Society of South Australia

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Committee Member Industrial Law Committee

  • 1999 - 2008

  ● Provided advice and recommendations to Law Society about policy and legislative issues as well as contributing to an employment law education programme ● Provided advice and recommendations to Law Society about policy and legislative issues as well as contributing to an employment law education programme



Wilderness School

• Australia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Events Committee & Committee Chair

  • 2001 - 2006



Finlaysons

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • 1985 - 1995

  Joined the partnership in 1988. Joined the partnership in 1988.



Alderman Lee and Wilson

• Solicitor

  • 1981 - 1985