About our governance

Find out more about our corporate governance, our board, committee members, and the code of conduct for AICD members.

We are dedicated to making a difference to the quality of directorship and seek to promote excellence in governance. As such, we are committed to ensuring that we lead by example in how our organisation is governed.

We are a national organisation with eight state and territory divisions. Our national board, which consists of up to 13 directors, is our governing body, and is comprised of national directors, eight division directors, and our CEO, who may be appointed as a director to the board. 

Every year, we run several hundred programs and courses that convey to participants the theory of corporate governance and how to apply it in practice. The theme of effective governance – whether it is the systems, processes or relationships that define the practice – also underpins the information resources we provide and many of the events that we conduct around the country. 


AICD Constitution Amendments – AICD Director Remuneration  

At AICD’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, members approved constitutional amendments to allow remuneration of AICD directors. The amended Constitution is available.

This means that AICD directors will now be eligible for remuneration, within the member approved Remuneration Pool Amount and in accordance with the approved AICD Non-Executive Director Remuneration Policy which is available.


2025 Annual General Meeting

The AICD held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 5.30pm Sydney time (AEDT).

Further information on the 2025 AGM, can be accessed here.


Our board 

The governing body of our organisation, the Board, provides oversight within the framework of relevant legislation (including the Corporations Act), our Constitution and Board Charter.

The responsibilities of the Board include setting and reviewing our strategic direction, monitoring organisational performance, the appointment of the CEO and deciding on key policy positions to take on behalf of directors.

The Board currently consists of 13 directors, including 4 National Directors, one of whom is the chair, 8 Division Directors and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The procedure for the appointment of directors can be found in our Constitution.

The AICD maintains a Board Skills Matrix that sets out the mix of skills and experience of each director, which is reviewed annually. View or Access the Board Skills Matrix.


Code of Conduct

All our members are expected to comply with our Code of Conduct. 


Diversity policy

Our organisation respects and values the competitive advantage of diversity, and the benefit of its integration throughout the organisation, in order to enrich our perspective, improve performance, increase member value, and enhance the probability of achievement of our goals and objectives.”


Policy committees

We consult with diverse voices from across our membership.

The APRA Forum supports the AICD in its commitment to excellence in governance.

Objectives

To advise the AICD on governance issues as they relate to APRA-regulated entities and to help improve relations and communication between APRA and the director community.

Chair
Mr Duncan West FAICD

APRA Forum membership

Committee members include practising directors of APRA-regulated entities.

  • Ms Vicki Allen FAICD
  • Mr Geoff Austin FAICD
  • Ms Jo-Anne Bloch FAICD
  • Ms Jenny Boddington FAICD
  • Ms Jacqueline Chow FAICD
  • Mrs Lyn Cobley FAICD
  • Mr Philip Coffey FAICD
  • Mr Michael Cottier FAICD
  • Mr Gerard Dalbosco GAICD
  • Ms Jennifer Douglas FAICD
  • Ms Paula Dwyer FAICD
  • Mr Steve Ferguson FAICD
  • Mr John Green FAICD
  • Mr Peeyush Gupta AM FAICD
  • Ms Debra Hazelton FAICD
  • Ms Philippa Kelly FAICD
  • Ms Annette King FAICD
  • Ms Alison Kitchen AM FAICD
  • Mr Trevor Matthews FAICD
  • Ms Gai McGrath FAICD
  • Ms Sam Martin-Williams FAICD
  • Mr Philip Moffitt MAICD
  • Ms Maree O’Halloran AM FAICD
  • Ms Christine O'Reilly
  • Mrs Susan Roberts FAICD
  • Mrs Helen Rowell MAICD
  • Ms Nicolette Rubinsztein FAICD
  • Ms Linda Scott GAICD
  • Mr Peter Warne FAICD
  • Ms Victoria Weekes FAICD
  • Mr Duncan West FAICD
  • Ms Melanie Willis FAICD
  • Ms Noeline Woof GAICD
  • Ms Louise Petschler GAICD (ex officio)
  • Ms Jennifer Douglas GAICD

Secretary

Mr Simon Mitchell GAICD, Senior Policy Advisor

Promotes discussion on issues of importance to chairs of major Australian listed companies.

Objectives

To promote discussion on issues of importance to the chairs of major Australian listed companies and provide input and feedback to our board and management. By listening to senior directors and gathering the views of the chairs, we ensure that our policy development for listed company boards reflects the voice of directors.

Chair

Mr Philip Chronican FAICD

Members

Members of the ASX Chairs' Forum include:

  • Mr Peter Allen MAICD
  • Mrs Yasmin Allen
  • Ms Ilana Atlas AO FAICD
  • Mr Dominic Barton
  • Ms Vicki Carter GAICD
  • Mr Michael Chaney AO FAICD
  • Mr David Clarke MAICD
  • Professor Mark Compton AM FAICD
  • Mrs Kathleen Conlon FAICD
  • Mr Stephen Conry AM FAICD
  • Ms Alison Deans FAICD
  • Mr Craig Drummond FAICD
  • Mr Craig Dunn 
  • Ms Debbie Goodin FAICD
  • Mr Richard Goyder AO FAICD
  • Mr Steven Gregg 
  • Mr Mike Hirst FAICD
  • Ms Julia Hoare
  • Mr Stephen Johns FAICD
  • Mr Peter Kempen AM FAICD
  • Mr Graeme Liebelt FAICDLife
  • Ms Catherine Livingstone AC FAICDLife
  • Mr Timothy Longstaff FAICD
  • Ms Jane McAloon AM FAICD
  • Ms Vickki McFadden FAICD
  • Ms Christine McLoughlin AM FAICD
  • Dr Brian McNamee AO
  • Dr Doug McTaggart FAICDLife
  • Mr Neville Mitchell MAICD
  • Mr John Mullen AM FAICD 
  • Mr Paul O'Malley FAICD
  • Mr Pat O'Sullivan MAICD
  • Mr Paul O'Sullivan FAICD
  • Mr Scott Perkins 
  • Mr Tom Pockett FAICD
  • Mr Michael Sammells GAICD
  • Mr Rob Sindel FAICD
  • Mr Glenn Stevens AC FAICD
  • Mr Scott St John
  • Mr David Thodey AO FAICD
  • Mr Peter Tomsett
  • Mr Duncan West FAICD
  • Mr Michael Wilkins AO FAICD
  • Ms Naomi Edwards FAICD (ex officio)
  • Mr Mark Rigotti FAICD (ex officio)

Secretary

Mr Simon Mitchell GAICD, Senior Policy Advisor

Promotes discussion on issues of importance to Australia’s not-for-profit sector.

Objectives

The objective of the Forum is to promote discussion on issues of importance to the chairs of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, while recognising the diversity of the broader sector. The intention is that NFP Chairs' Forum discussions will help shape the AICD’s activities as they relate to NFP governance, including AICD policy positions.

Chair

Mrs Heather Watson MAICD

Members

Members of the Chairs' Forum include:

  • Mr Jason Bingham FAICD 
  • Ms Virginia Bourke FAICD
  • Ms Janet Boynton FAICD
  • Mr Andrew Buchanan PSM FAICD
  • Mr John Carey FAICD
  • Mr Bruce Cowley FAICD
  • Mr Ken Dean FAICD
  • Ms Kathryn Fagg AC FAICD
  • Mr Glenn Johnston GAICD
  • Mr Michael Jones OAM FAICD 
  • Mr Ian Hamm MAICD
  • Mr Ian Hammond FAICD
  • Mrs Ros Harvey GAICD
  • Dr Justin Koonin FAICD
  • Ms Rowena McNally FAICD
  • Dr Mellissa Naidoo GAICD
  • Mrs Fiona Payne FAICD
  • Mr Gregory Ridder AM GAICD
  • The Hon. Kerry Sanderson AC FAICD
  • Mr Tim Sarah FAICD
  • Mr Peter Trent
  • Mrs Heather Watson MAICD
  • Mrs Michele Williams MAICD
  • Mrs Vicki Williams GAICD
  • Ms Naomi Edwards FAICD (ex officio)
  • Mr Mark Rigotti GAICD (ex officio)
  • Ms Louise Petschler GAICD (ex officio)
  • Mr Phil Butler GAICD (ex officio)

Secretary

Sean Dondas MAICD, Policy Adviser

Identifies and advocates for good practice in governance and directorship.

Objectives

To identify and to advocate for good practice in governance and directorship.

Chair

Mr Geoff Brunsdon AM FAICDLife

Committee members

Committee members include directors from a diverse range of companies who have a keen interest in corporate governance and improving board effectiveness.

  • Mr Guy Blackburn GAICD
  • Ms Catherine Brenner FAICD
  • Mr Bruce Brook FAICD
  • Ms Cheryl Chan FAICD
  • Ms Melinda Conrad FAICD
  • Dr Richard Dammery FAICD
  • Ms Tonianne Dwyer FAICD 
  • Prof Pamela Hanrahan FAICD
  • Mr Graeme Lynch AM FAICD
  • Mr Simon McKeon AO FAICD
  • Mrs Sonia Petering FAICD
  • Ms Nicola Wakefield Evans AM FAICD
  • Mr Peter Warne FAICD
  • Mr Mark Rigotti GAICD (ex officio)
  • Mrs Andrea Slattery FAICD
  • Ms Louise Petschler GAICD (ex officio)

State Representatives

  • ACT - Mr Guy Blackburn GAICD
  • NSW - Vacant
  • NT - Vacant
  • QLD - Ms Tonianne Dwyer FAICD
  • SA - Mrs Andrea Slattery FAICD
  • TAS - Mr Graeme Lynch AM FAICD
  • VIC - Vacant
  • WA - Ms Cheryl Chan FAICD

Secretary

Ms Sally Linwood

Reviews and considers draft legislation, regulations and legal issues affecting directors.

Objectives

To review and consider draft legislation, regulations and legal issues affecting directors.

Chair

Ms Caroline Cox MAICD

Committee members

Committee members include practising directors, partners of professional services firms, consultants and academics who specialise in advising boards on a range of legal issues, together with representatives of our division councils.

  • Mr Ken Adams
  • Dr Robert Austin
  • Mr Tim Bednall GAICD
  • Prof Marie Bismark FAICD
  • Ms Teresa Dyson FAICD
  • Ms Shannon Finch MAICD 
  • Ms Sonya Furey GAICD
  • Mr Tim Gordon
  • Prof Jason Harris
  • Ms Tricia Hobson FAICD
  • Mr Michael Hodge 
  • Mr Graeme Lynch AM FAICD
  • Mr Kevin McCann AO FAICDLife
  • Ms Marie McDonald FAICD
  • Ms Karen Pedersen
  • Ms Henrietta Rowe MAICD
  • Mrs Ekaterina Skalidis GAICD
  • Mr Timothy Stutt 
  • Dr Rosemary Teele Langford
  • Ms Kate Waterford GAICD
  • Ms Susan Wilson FAICD
  • Ms Louise Petschler GAICD (ex officio)

State Representatives

  • ACT - Ms Kate Waterford GAICD 
  • NSW - Vacant
  • NT - Vacant
  • QLD - Ms Teresa Dyson FAICD
  • SA - Ms Sonya Furey GAICD
  • TAS - Mr Graeme Lynch AM FAICD
  • VIC - Prof Marie Bismark FAICD
  • WA - Ms Susan Wilson FAICD

Secretary   

  • Mrs Ilana Waldman, Senior Policy Adviser

Focuses on corporate reporting and related policy issues.

Objectives

The objectives of the committee are to advise the AICD on corporate reporting and related policy issues. Specifically, the Committee is to:

  • Advise on and assist in developing and updating the AICD policy position on corporate reporting and related issues;
  • Widely promote the AICD’s views on corporate reporting and related policy issues to AICD members, society, business, government and regulatory authorities;
  • Consider and advise the AICD on corporate reporting and related policy issues raised by, or relevant to, the AICD’s members; and
  • Develop and maintain relevant strategic relationships with government, industry groups, agencies, and relevant committees.

Chair

Ms Jann Skinner FAICD

Committee Members

Committee members include practising directors, experts from professional firms and professional associations, chief financial officers and representatives from each of our Division Councils.

  • Mr David Buckingham GAICD
  • Mr Michael Coleman FAICDLife
  • Ms Carolyn Cosgrove
  • Ms Anna Crawford
  • Mr Christopher George MAICD
  • Mr Amir Ghandar GAICD
  • Ms Merilyn Gwan
  • Mr Shaun Kendrigan
  • Ms Jennifer Lambert FAICD
  • Ms Robin Low FAICD
  • Dr Melissa Naidoo
  • Ms Siobhan Toohill GAICD
  • Mrs Rayne van den Berg GAICD
  • Mr Ian Stone FAICD
  • Mr Ram Subramanian
  • Mr Ian Whitehead GAICD
  • Ms Louise Petschler GAICD (ex officio)

State Representatives

  • ACT - Vacant
  • NSW - Ms Siobhan Toohill GAICD
  • NT - Vacant
  • QLD - Vacant
  • SA - Vacant
  • TAS - Mrs Rayne van den Berg GAICD
  • VIC - Mr Ian Whitehead GAICD
  • WA - Mr David Buckingham GAICD

Secretary

Mr Sean Dondas MAICD, Policy Adviser

Explores governance and directorship issues relevant to technology and innovation.

Objectives

To advise the AICD on innovation and technology issues as they relate to the AICD’s mission by providing a forum to draw on members’ insights and perspectives on this issue to inform the AICD’s activities.

Chair

Mr Kee Wong FAICDLife

Committee Members

Committee members are drawn from within and outside of the AICD membership and comprise executives and directors with relevant experience from both Australia and abroad.

  • Dr Bronte Adams AM FAICD
  • Ms Kathleen Bailey-Lord FAICD
  • Ms Jan Begg FAICD
  • Mr Simon Burns
  • Mr Sandy Cameron
  • Professor Nicholas Davis MAICD
  • Mr Hakan Eriksson Dr h.c. GAICD
  • Mr Chris Hancock
  • Mr Robert Hillard
  • Ms Louise McElvogue FAICD
  • Mr Andre Pinkowski GAICD
  • Mr Alex Scandurra GAICD
  • Dr Parmjit Singh
  • Mr Gavin Slater GAICD
  • Mrs Wendy Stops GAICD
  • Ms Lynn Warneke GAICD
  • Prof Jon Whittle GAICD
  • Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO FAICD
  • Ms Louise Petschler GAICD (ex officio)

Committee Secretary

  • Mr Sean Dondas MAICD, Policy Adviser

Contributes to and supports the AICD in its commitment to set the global standard in governance education with lifelong learning for directors.

Objectives

To advise the AICD on educational issues related to the AICD Education portfolio and help maintain a relevant, contemporary, curriculum. Specifically, the Committee is to:

  • Provide advice on the current and emerging educational needs of the membership and the wider director community. 
  • Provide strategic advice on education matters. 
  • Serve as a channel of professional advice. 
  • Offer insights and identify education trends and new opportunities. 
  • Act as ambassadors for the AICD's education solutions. 

Chair

Dr Michael Schaper FAICD

Committee Members

Committee members include practising directors, experts from higher education and other professional training bodies, and those with a background and experience in training and education.

  • Mr Trent Bartlett FAICD 
  • Dr Marcele De Sanctis GAICD
  • Ms Rebecca Hall GAICD
  • Ms Louise McElvogue FAICD
  • Mr David Shortland MAICD
  • Prof Lan Snell MAICD
  • Prof Peter Waring GAICD
OUR DIVISION COUNCILS

 

Members of division councils  

We are a federation of 8 State and Territory Divisions. Each Division maintains a local office and is advised and supported by a Division Council.

The role of Division Councils, as documented in the Division Council Charter, is to provide advice to the Board and to support the Board and AICD management in fulfilling the AICD’s purpose set out in its Constitution.

Further details regarding the composition, responsibility and operation of Division Councils are contained in the Division Council Charter, which are in addition to, and supplement the provisions contained in, the Constitution.

The ACT Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has an ACT Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillor expires on 30 September 2026:

  • Kate Waterford GAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill two (2) vacancies on the ACT Division Council.

Being eligible to stand again, the following Councillor offers herself for re-election:

  • Kate Waterford GAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be made to Naomi Mathers, State Manager – ACT by calling 0417 051 535 or by email to actdivisionelection@aicd.com.au  

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your ACT Division Councillors ar:

  • Jennifer Bennett FAICD (Division President)
  • Guy Blackburn GAICD
  • Russell Eade GAICD
  • Belinda Farrelly GAICD
  • Zoe Piper GAICD
  • Dr Michael Schaper FAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)
  • Kate Waterford GAICD
  • Vicki Williams GAICD

The NSW Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a NSW Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillor expires on 30 September 2026:

•    Sandra Gamble FAICD

The term of the following Councillor, who was appointed to the Division Council to fill a casual vacancy for an Elected Councillor, will also expire on 30 September 2026:

•    Jeyan Jeevaratnam MAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill two (2) vacancies on the NSW Division Council.

Being eligible to stand, the following Councillors offer themselves for election:

•    Sandra Gamble FAICD

•    Jeyan Jeevaratnam MAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be obtained from Justine Romanis, State Manager – NSW by calling +61 2 8248 6621 or email nswdivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

Based on Council's current and near-term future representation, while all interested members are encouraged to nominate for election, the NSW Division Council has identified the following preferred skills and experience/desired candidate attributes for the positions to be filled:

  • ASX-listed (ideally ASX 200) board and/or executive experience;
  • Start-up and innovation experience;
  • AI, cyber and digital governance;
  • International board and/or executive experience; and
  • Experience that would broaden the diversity of perspectives on Division Council, recognising diversity of thought, background, sectors and lived experience.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your NSW Division Councillors are:

  • Samantha (Sam) Martin-Williams FAICD (Division President)
  • Jennifer Cook GAICD
  • Sandra Gamble FAICD
  • Jeyan Jeevaratnam MAICD
  • Glenn Johnston OAM GAICD
  • Helen Liossis GAICD
  • Prof. Jennifer (Jenny) Martin GAICD
  • Sujeet Rana MAICD
  • Helen Rowell MAICD
  • Siobhan Toohill GAICD
  • Paul Vorbach FAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)

The NT Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a NT Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

Nominations are now invited to fill two (2) vacancies on the NT Division Council.

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be obtained from Shani Carson, Assistant State Manager – NT by calling +61 8 8236 2808 or email ntdivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

While all interested members are encouraged to nominate for election, the NT Division Council has identified the following preferred skills and experience/desired candidate attributes for the positions to be filled:

  • Diversity – gender, ethnicity and age; and
  • Private sector experience.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your NT Division Councillors are:

  • Karen Green GAICD (Division President)
  • Sibylle Brautigam GAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)
  • Magdaline Coleman MAICD
  • Lorraine Corowa GAICD
  • Lauren Ganley GAICD
  • Alastair King OAM FAICD
  • Chris Tudor AO MAICD
  • Randle Walker MAICD

The QLD Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a QLD Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillors expires on 30 September 2026:

•    Philip Beresford FAICD

•    Heather Watson FAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill two (2) vacancies on the QLD Division Council.

Being eligible to stand, the following Councillors offer themselves for re-election:

•    Philip Beresford FAICD

•    Heather Watson FAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be obtained from Greg Ewing, State Manager – QLD by calling +61 7 3222 5546 or email qlddivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

While all interested members are encouraged to nominate for election, the QLD Division Council has identified the following preferred skills, experience, and attributes. Candidates with Listed, Large Unlisted / Private Business, SME, and Government Board experience, including regional Directors and Directors from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. Key sector experience sought includes Sports, AgriBusiness, Mining, Resources and Renewable Energy.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your QLD Division Councillors are: 

  • Jane Crombie FAICD (Division President)
  • Philip Beresford FAICD
  • Tonianne Dwyer FAICD
  • Teresa Dyson FAICD
  • Rhyll Gardner FAICD
  • Susan Forrester AM FAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)
  • William (Bill) Owens FAICD
  • Heather Watson FAICD
  • Brian Wyborn MAICD

The SA Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a SA Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillors expires on 30 September 2026:

  • Sonya Furey GAICD
  • Ian Stone FAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill two (2) vacancies on the SA Division Council.

Being eligible to stand again, the following Councillors offer themselves for re-election:

  • Sonya Furey GAICD
  • Ian Stone FAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be obtained from James Pedersen, State Manager – SA and NT by calling +61 8 8236 2825 or email sadivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your SA Division Councillors are:

  • Andrea Slattery FAICD (Division President)
  • Anton Andreacchio GAICD
  • Melissa Cadzow GAICD
  • Sonya Furey GAICD
  • Dr Stephen Rodda FAICD
  • Tim Sarah FAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)
  • Ian Stone FAICD
  • Josephus (Sef) Van den Nieuwelaar FAICD
  • The Hon. Trish White AM FAICD
  • Ida Wong GAICD

 

The TAS Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a TAS Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillor expires on 30 September 2026:

  • Andrew Frost FAICD

The term of the following Councillor, who was appointed to the Division Council to fill a casual vacancy for an Elected Councillor, will also expire on 30 September 2026:

  • Ekaterina Skalidis GAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill one (1) vacancy on the TAS Division Council.

Being eligible to stand, the following Councillor offers herself for election:

  • Ekaterina Skalidis GAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be obtained from Robert Falvo, Assistant State Manager – TAS and VIC by calling +61 3 9245 4238 or email tasdivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

While all interested members are encouraged to nominate for election, the TAS Division Council has identified the following preferred skills and experience/desired candidate attributes for the position to be filld:

  • ASX listed; and
  • Legal.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your TAS Division Councillors are:

  • Dr Katrena Stephenson FAICD (Division President)
  • Donna Bain GAICD
  • Claire Connelly MAICD
  • James Dryburgh GAICD
  • George Elkhair FAICD
  • Andrew Frost FAICD
  • Paul Lupo MAICD
  • Graeme Lynch AM FAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)
  • Ekaterina Skalidis GAICD
  • Miles Smith FAICD
  • Rayne van den Berg GAICD

The VIC Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a VIC Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillors expires on 30 September 2026:

  • Nihal Shah GAICD
  • Prof. Marie Bismark FAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill two (2) vacancies on the VIC Division Council.

Being eligible to stand again, the following Councillors offer themselves for re-election:

  • Nihal Shah GAICD
  • Prof. Marie Bismark FAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be obtained from Sylvia Economou, State Manager – TAS and VIC by calling +61 3 6242 2217 or email vicdivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

While all interested members are encouraged to nominate for election, the VIC Division Council has identified the following sectorial experience as the ideally desired attributes for aspiring candidates (having given due consideration to the mix of skills and sectorial experience currently represented on the Division Council):

  • ASX100; and
  • Resources / Mining.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your VIC Division Councillors are:

  • Kathleen Bailey-Lord FAICD (Division President & Division Director, AICD Board
  • Commr Ro Allen AM FAICD
  • Prof. Marie Bismark FAICD
  • Jenny Dawson FAICD
  • Dr Rohan Henry MAICD
  • Jarrod McLauchlan GAICD
  • Nihal Shah GAICD
  • Dr Samantha Smith FAICD
  • Chris Thomas FAICD
  • Ian Whitehead GAICD

The WA Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a WA Council to assist in providing guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves upgrades of membership.

The current term of the following Elected Councillors expires on 30 September 2026:

  • Kelly Hick FAICD
  • Kirsty Moore GAICD
  • Fiona Payne FAICD

The term of the following Councillor, who was appointed to the Division Council to fill a casual vacancy for an Elected Councillor, will also expire on 30 September 2026:

  • Bennie Ng GAICD

Nominations are now invited to fill three (3) vacancies on the WA Division Council.

Being eligible to stand, the following Councillors offer themselves for election:

  • Kelly Hick FAICD
  • Kirsty Moore GAICD
  • Bennie Ng GAICD

Timelines and how to nominate

Enquiries and requests for a Nomination Form can be made to Carl Cockerham, State Manager – WA by calling +61 8 9320 1707 or by email to wadivisionelection@aicd.com.au.

Council Members

With effect from 10 July 2026, your WA Division Councillors are:

  • Terry Agnew FAICD (Division President)
  • Maree Arnason FAICD (Division Director, AICD Board)
  • David Buckingham GAICD
  • Cheryl Chan FAICD
  • Kelly Hick FAICD
  • David Lock FAICD
  • Janelle Marr FAICD
  • Kirsty Moore GAICD
  • Bennie Ng GAICD
  • Fiona Payne FAICD
  • Sue Wilson FAICD
OUR REGIONAL FORUMS

 

Regional Forums

The AICD is committed to delivering value and relevance to members in regional locations. To enable this, AICD have established Regional Forums across the country. 

The purpose of Regional Forums is to be the voice of regional member needs, be an AICD Advocate and support a connected member community by providing insights, advice and support to the AICD management on its activities in the Region. Each Regional Forum meet multiple times throughout the year and form part of a critical feedback loop from State Managers through to Division Councils and the AICD Board.

For information on how to participate and engage with Regional Forums, please contact your State Manager.


 

Northern NSW Regional Forum

  • Liz Nicol FAICD (Chair)
  • Patrick Gallagher CS FAICD
  • Jennifer Leslie FAICD
  • Shaun Mahony MAICD
  • Dr Kirsten Molloy GAICD
  • Andre Pinkowski GAICD
  • Gabriella Sainsbury GAICD


South Eastern NSW Regional Forum

  • Vince Lendrum GAICD (Chair)
  • Maree Baulman MAICD
  • The Honourable David Campbell FAICD
  • David Ferri MAICD
  • Matt Lynch GAICD
  • Sophie Ray FAICD
  • Helen Bugg GAICD


Western NSW Regional Forum

  • Matthew Irvine FAICD
  • Ron Maxwell GAICD
  • Cheryl Pope GAICD

 

Gippsland VIC Regional Forum

  • Joanne Butterworth-Gray GAICD (Chair)
  • Joshua Chikuse GAICD (Co-chair)
  • Alex Aeschlimann GAICD
  • John Mitchell MAICD
  • Faith Page GAICD
  • Alex Palmer GAICD
  • Kate Yeowart GAICD


Grampians VIC Regional Forum

  • Professor Duncan Bentley GAICD
  • Julia Hausler GAICD
  • Nancy Panter GAICD
  • David Reeves GAICD
  • Damien Varnis GAICD
  • Amanda Buttery GAICD


Hume VIC Regional Forum

  • Dr Rowan O'Hagan FAICD (Chair)
  • Natalie Ajay GAICD
  • Tammy Atkins FAICD
  • Jessica Mitchel GAICD
  • Leanne Mulcahy GAICD
  • Susan Owens GAICD
  • Lisa Ryan GAICD
  • Kirsten Seeto GAICD
  • Nigel Stone MAICD
  • Allison Winters GAICD
  • Felicity Williams GAICD


Loddon Mallee VIC Regional Forum

  • Vicki Pearce MAICD (Chair)
  • Jan Boynton FAICD
  • Joe Ciancio GAICD
  • Sandra Connor MAICD
  • Matthew Driscoll GAICD
  • Kate Mannix MAICD
  • Prof Jeffrey Smith GAICD
  • Carolyn Stanford MAICD
  • Annette Toohey GAICD
  • Brett Millington GAICD


Barwon South West VIC Regional Forum

  • Allison Batten GAICD (Chair)
  • Lisa Dwyer GAICD (Co-chair)
  • Scott Brown GAICD
  • Mark Edmonds FAICD
  • Dan Simmonds MAICD
  • Maree Herath GAICD
  • Elly Hanlon GAICD
  • Liz Duncan GAICD
  • Samantha Sharp GAICD

Central QLD Regional Forum

  • Marni McGrath GAICD (Chair)
  • Katrina Dent GAICD
  • John Fordyce FAICD
  • Steve Nicholls GAICD
  • Brendan Ryan GAICD
  • Adrienne Ward MAICD
  • Andrew Wheaton GAICD
  • Tina Zawila GAICD


Darling Downs QLD Regional Forum

  • Dale Cook GAICD
  • Ryan Clancy MAICD
  • Jim O'Dea GAICD Co-chair
  • Amanda Kenafake GAICD Chair
  • Liam Brown GAICD
  • Stephen Cantwell GAICD


Far North QLD Regional Forum

  • Pete Faulkner FAICD (Chair)
  • Rob Giason MAICD
  • John Hayward GAICD
  • Joanne Parisi GAICD
  • Margot Richardson GAICD
  • Alicia Tuppack GAICD (Deputy Chair)
  • Jacki Mein GAICD
  • Sally Mlikota GAICD
  • Phil Khoury MAICD

Gold Coast QLD Regional Forum

  • Liam Crawley FAICD (Chair)
  • Professor Keitha Dunstan GAICD
  • Jeff Frazer MAICD
  • Chris Hogan MAICD
  • Christine Lohman FAICD
  • Joanna Nelson GAICD

North QLD Regional Forum

  • Associate Professor Kevin Arlett FAICD (Chair)
  • Miranda Mears GAICD
  • Jane Nant GAICD
  • Karen Read GAICD
  • Tracey Holmes GAICD
  • Danielle O'Toole GAICD
  • Margaret Marty GAICD


Sunshine Coast QLD Regional Forum

  • Professor Birgit Lohmann GAICD
  • Amanda Yeates MAICD
  • Jacqueline Brinkman GAICD
  • Gavin Keeley GAICD
  • Brad Bowes MAICD
  • Gregory Seeto GAICD
  • Tina Wyer GAICD
  • Grant Simpson GAICD

 

  • Trevor Hunt FAICD (Chair)
  • Duncan Anderson GAICD
  • Becci Davidson GAICD
  • Nils Hay GAICD
  • Kelly Hick FAICD
  • Terry Hill AM FAICD
  • Tim Wither GAICD
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