Our board

Hayden is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career in the insurance broking industry. With over 24 years’ experience, he served as the former Managing Director of Armstrong's Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd. He joined the Board of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation in late 2021 and brings valuable expertise to the Foundation’s initiatives.

Rosemary is a full-time clinician and the Director of Cancer and Blood Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital. She is the Deputy Chair of the Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (COGNO), a member of the Australian Brain Cancer Mission Steering Committee, a member of the Tasmanian Cancer Registry Advisory Group and the Tasmanian jurisdictional representative for the Australian Cancer Plan. As the Chair of the Foundation’s Scientific Research Advisory Committee, she has a strong interest in clinical research and is an active mentor for early career researchers.

Victoria is a philanthropy leader with extensive experience in fundraising and strategic development. She is currently Director of Philanthropy at Mutual Trust and has held key roles at Neuroscience Research Australia and St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, leading major campaigns and strategic initiatives to support medical research and healthcare.

Alex joined the Foundation's Board in 2023 and brings a wealth of knowledge in litigation and dispute resolution with a focus on complex estate litigation. He is a partner at Butler McIntyre & Butler, where he works closely with executors, beneficiaries, and other interested parties to ensure that they obtain accurate and timely advice. Alex is also a member of the Law Society of Tasmania’s Litigation Committee.

Raz Haroon, as the Managing Director at Gloo Advertising, is dedicated to delivering strategic services tailored to enhance client growth trajectories. Appointed to the Board in 2023, Raz leverages more than 18 years of extensive domestic and international experience to the Foundation, offering profound expertise in business operations, leadership, and marketing strategies. Beyond his role at Gloo, Raz actively engages with numerous non-profit and corporate boards and committees, underscoring his commitment to driving both community and industry progress.

John is a Chartered Accountant and business advisor, bringing over three decades of experience supporting private, family-owned, and small business across a wide range of industries through his own private practice. John has also held roles in major accounting firms locally and interstate and is a long-time contributor to the not-for-profit sector through pro bono work and board positions with various Tasmanian Organisations.

Professor Anna King is a neuroscientist at the University of Tasmania whose research focuses on understanding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Her work aims to uncover how brain cells and connections change during disease, helping advance earlier diagnosis and better treatments for people affected by dementia.

Luke Sypkes is a Hobart-based philanthropist with over 15 years’ experience in medical research, international development, and community development. He is a Director of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Institute and SFO Foundation and was a founding partner of the Australian Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Registry. His work focuses on supporting innovative, catalytic, and leveraged initiatives in Tasmania and sub-Saharan Africa that improve health outcomes and strengthen communities, with an emphasis on measurable impact, long-term partnerships, and local leadership.

Serving as Mona’s Head of Marketing, Dan is a strategic marketing and communications leader with over 15 years' experience enhancing purpose-driven brands. Appointed to the Board in 2026, Daniel brings a decade of governance experience and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.