Mat Franklin
Mat was elected Chair of VolunteeringACT in 2015 following two years as the President of Contact Canberra. Mat’s non-executive roles include directorships of an Engineering Consulting firm and Volunteering Australia. He holds an advisory role with a Norwegian fin-tech startup and has consulted on board effectiveness. Mat is a Harvard Business School Alumnus, holds a Masters in Management, a Bachelors of Computer Science and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders and the Royal Society of the Arts. Mat is currently a management consultant following senior executive roles in technology, federal government, civil engineering and Defence. In 2018 he was recognised in the national top 10 by Australian Financial Review’s Young Executive of the Year Awards. In 2016 he was selected as one of 60 Emerging Leaders of Asia and consulted with the Malaysian Government and HRH The Princess Anne on Economic Development in South East Asia.
Shivani Gounder
Shivani joined the VolunteeringACT Board in August 2017 and is the chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. Shivani is an experienced internal auditor and a qualified Chartered Accountant. Shivani has been working in the accounting profession since 2011. Shivani currently works for a Canberra based consulting firm, Synergy Group Australia. She has experience working in the Federal government and not-for-profit clients. Shivani’s professional skills include financial accounting and audit, budgeting & forecasting, project management, analytical and critical thinking, interviewing technique, negotiation skills, report writing, proposal writing, career planning & management, leadership. Shivani believes strong governance and leadership underpin the success of any organisation, for profit or not.
George Brenan
George was previously on the governing Council of Contact Canberra. George has extensive experience in a range of senior executive roles in the public sector and is a General Manager in the Office of Transport Security, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. From 2012-2017 he was an executive of the National Security College, Australian National University. For some years, George was an HR specialist before transitioning to strategic and general management. George is a graduate member of the Australian institute of Company Directors. His support for the Canberra community includes membership of the Board of Karralika Programs Inc. His other interests include early music performance, the regional communities surrounding the ACT and the needs of sexuality and gender diverse communities.
Dr Jayne Curnow
Jayne joined the VolunteeringACT Board in May 2018 and is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee. Jayne hold a PhD in Anthropology and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She works for the Commonwealth Government in international agricultural research for development and is a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, College of Asia & the Pacific.
Kim Kachel
Kim is the current CEO of Tennis ACT, having overseen significant growth of the sport in the ACT and region over the last four years. Previously working for Tennis Australia he led two strategic priorities for the organisation and is an experienced leader in the sport and recreation sector. A sector which engages with volunteers on a weekly basis – his expertise will be a valuable addition to the board.
Robyn Hendry
Robyn joined the VolunteeringACT Board in November 2018 and is a member of the Nominations Committee. Robyn’s non-executive roles include directorship of Tennis ACT and committee member of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Robyn has tertiary qualifications in management from the University of South Australia, holds an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has previously worked in Chief Executive Officer positions for Canberra Business Chamber and Canberra Convention Bureau. Further details to be provided.
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