2026 Tasmanian Gold Medal Award

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is very pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Tasmanian Gold Medal Award is Ms Keryn Nylander FAICD.

The Gold Medal is awarded to an outstanding Tasmanian director in recognition of their commitment to exemplary corporate governance, high ethical standards, and distinguished service to business and the broader Tasmanian community.

Ms Nylander is a highly experienced non-executive director with more than 25 years of board experience in government business enterprises, mutuals, community organisations, and across educational, sporting and regional development.

She currently serves as Chair of RACT, Chair of the Committee for Greater Hobart, a Director at Aurora Energy, and has recently completed her role as the inaugural Chair of the Tasmania JackJumpers Advisory Board.

Keryn's career demonstrates a remarkable commitment to governance over more than two decades. Her record reflects the professional values required for a career dedicated to effective stewardship, board leadership and long-term value creation through governance.

Her experience spans some of the state's most significant organisations, including Aurora Energy, Bank of Us, RACT, Wine Tasmania, the Tasmanian Development Board and the Committee for Greater Hobart.

These roles have required strategic oversight, stakeholder management and governance leadership across both commercial and community sectors.

Keryn’s commitment and influence remains visible through her leadership of RACT and the Committee for Greater Hobart, where she continues to shape these organisations of significant importance to Tasmania's future.

AICD Tasmania Division President Dr Katrena Stephenson FAICD congratulated Ms Nylander on receiving the Gold Medal Award in recognition of her exemplary career and outstanding contribution to Tamanian public life.

The Gold Medal Award will be presented by the Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency The

Honourable Caroline Wells, at the AICD Annual Lunch event in Hobart on Friday 6 November.

Media Contact: Jane Braslin jbraslin@aicd.com.au 0439 167 567