Our Board

Role

Board Chair

Committee memberships

Chair, Nomination, Remuneration and Governance Committee
Member, Investment Committee

The Hon Karlene Maywald is an experienced Chair and non-executive director across a range of industries in both the private and public sectors including six years as a South Australian State Government Minister and three years as Chair of the National Water Commission.

The Hon Karlene Maywald was elected as the representative for the seat of Chaffey in the South Australian House of Assembly from October 1997 until March 2010. She was appointed as a Minister from 2004 to 2010, holding at times the portfolios of River Murray, Water Security, Regional Development, Small Business, Consumer Affairs, Science/Information Economy, and Minister assisting with Industry and Trade.

She also holds many other Board positions, including Chair of WaterAid Australia, the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust and the CRC for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance in Agribusiness, Food and Environments. She is also a Director of WaterAid International and a Fellow of the Academy of Technical Sciences & Engineering (ATSE).

Role

Deputy Chair

Committee Memberships

Chair, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee

Ms Batt is the CEO of Rosey Batt & Associates, a firm providing legal and business services. She is an experienced Non-Executive Director, with her corporate governance expertise strengthened by 30+ years working as a commercial lawyer both locally and internationally, 15+ years facilitating the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors’ flagship course and her many years of experience as a Non-Executive Director.

In addition to her legal qualifications, Ms Batt has a Masters in Science & Technology Commercialisation from the University of Texas in Austin and the University of Adelaide. She is a Fellow of the AICD and currently sits on a number of other Boards, including GPEx Limited and Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network.  She Chairs the Rural Support Service Governance Committee and is a member of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)’s Audit Committee. She is also a member of the Law Society of SA Litigation Assistance Fund Advisory Committee and the Law Society of SA Ethics and Practice Committee.

Role

Director

Committee memberships

Member, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee

Director Nick Ashley is an experienced senior executive with the Government of South Australia, who has worked in the public sector for over 30 years both here and in the United Kingdom.

As a qualified accountant and a graduate of AICD, Nick has a strong accounting and audit background and an in-depth understanding of risk management and governance.

Currently, Nick is the Chief Financial Officer for the South Australian Department of Human Services, which brings together a range of services and policy responsibilities to support communities and individuals. He has also previously held an executive position in the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Nick is passionate about the provision of efficient and effective services to the community, particular to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents of South Australia.

Role

Director

Committee Memberships 

Karen brings more than 30 years’ leadership and governance experience across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. As Chief Executive Officer of Guide Dogs Victoria for more than a decade, she led a $30 million development of Australia’s first fully accessible sensory campus. She is also a founding member of Breast Cancer Network Australia and has held senior roles with Multiple Sclerosis Limited, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the International Guide Dogs Federation. Karen also co-founded the Australian chapter of the International Women’s Forum and has been an advocate for inclusion and diversity throughout her career.

Her professional and community contributions have been recognised with her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and a Dame of the Order of St John (DSJ).

Role

Director

Committee Memberships

Member, Cancer Research Committee

Dr Kichenadasse is an Oncologist and Pharmacologist, currently working at the Department of Medical Oncology at Flinders Medical Centre with special interest in the management of a variety of cancers.

He is an active member of several national and international cancer and pharmacology professional associations and currently holds multiple leadership roles within the South Australian Neurological Tumour Bank and the SA Health cancer drug committee.

Role

Director

Committee memberships

Chair, Investment Committee

Jason Russo is a Portfolio Consultant at boutique multi-asset portfolio construction specialists Context Capital. With more than 20 years’ experience in multi-asset class portfolio management spanning over Australia and the UK and across private business, public corporations and government organisations, he has led and advised on investment strategies at a managerial, technical and analytical level.

Mr Russo is responsible for client investment strategy and sits on many client investment committees. Mr Russo is also on the Advisory Board of the University of Adelaide International Centre for Financial Services.

Role 

Director

Committee Memberships

Member, Cancer Research Committee

David Swan has more than 25 years’ experience as a Chief Executive, leading major public and private sector hospitals, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of St. Vincent’s Private Hospitals. From 2010-2016, Mr Swan was the Chief Executive of SA Health where he was responsible for South Australia’s health system, including covering hospitals, community health, mental health, the ambulance service and research facilities. Mr Swan has been Chair of the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council, as well as serving as Chair and Director on numerous private and public boards.

David is currently a Chair of Talent Quarter, Chair of MyLocalDoc Clinical Advisory Board and Director of the Board of Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.