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Our board

How we’re run

Our Board is responsible for guiding the Foundation’s strategic direction, exercising financial responsibility and policy making. The Board oversee the role of the Chief Executive Officer, who has management for the day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The Foundation has three Board Committees:

  • The Business Development Committee which oversees the fundraising activities for the organisation
  • The Scientific Research and Advisory Committee which provides strategic guidance on research projects
  • The Investment, Finance and Risk Management Committee which provides advice on financial performance, budget development and oversees the audit.

Our Board and Committee members generously volunteer their time and receive no renumeration for their service to the Foundation.

Board Members

The Board volunteer their time and professional knowledge to support the Foundation.

Committees

The Foundation’s Board established three committees to help the Foundation meet its goals and duties. Board members and specialist advisors sit on these committees to provide expert advice. Each committee is governed by its own Terms of Reference.

The Scientific Research and Advisory Committee

This specialist committee provides strategic guidance on research projects. Members are:

  • Prof John Burgess, Endocrinologist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Director of the Endocrinology Laboratory at the Royal Hobart Hospital, and the Professor of Endocrinology at University of Tasmania
  • Prof Peter Dargaville, Staff Specialist in the Newborn and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Professor Research Fellow in Neonatology at Menzies Institute for Medical Research
  • Prof Jo Dickinson, Select Foundation Fellow Cancer Research at Menzies Institute for Medical Research
  • A/Prof Melanie Greenwood, Associate Professor Nursing at the University of Tasmania
  • Prof Rosemary Harrup (Chair), Foundation Board Member and Director of Cancer and Blood Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital
  • Dr Kim Jose, Senior Research Fellow at Menzies Institute for Medical Research
  • Dr Martin Schultz, Senior Research Fellow at Menzies Institute for Medical Research
  • Prof Graeme Zosky, Foundation Board Member and Associate Dean Research at the College of Health and Medicine at the University of Tasmania
  • A/Prof Barbara de Graff, Senior Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research

The Business Development Committee

This committee oversees the fundraising activities and business development opportunities for the Foundation. Members are:

  • Hayden Armstrong (Chair), Foundation Board Member
  • Anna Grant, Director at Butler McIntyre & Butler
  • Raz Haroon, Foundation Board Member and Managing Director of Gloo
  • Leani Viljoen, Foundation Board Member and Director of Operations of the College of Health and Medicine at the University of Tasmania

The Investment, Finance and Risk Management Committee

This dedicated committee provides advice on financial performance, budget development and oversees the audit. Members are:

  • Nick Bedding, Foundation Treasurer and Managing Director of Symic Pty Ltd
  • Michael Burnett, Foundation Chair
  • Kathryn Berry, Foundation Secretary and CEO of Hobart Private Hospital
  • Zach McArthur, Director Intend Financial
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