Murray Smallhorn

Chair

Role: Non-Executive Director (2020-current), Board Chair (2023-current)

Committee Membership: Property and Development.

Education: Certificate of Electrical Technology RMIT, A Grade Electrical Mechanic (unrestricted), Royal Australian Naval Reserve (Ex), Certificate of Counselling (Melbourne), Independent Prison Visitor- Corrections Victoria, Mental Health First Aid Certificate (2022)

Experience: Engineering Operations Manager at Melbourne Airport. Executive and Senior Manager, experienced in the Airline and Corporate sectors in Engineering and Operations, Strategic Asset Management, Airport Infrastructure, Contract and Project Management.

Strong track record in the development of strategic specifications, rolling capital expenditure programs, tendering, leadership, negotiating, the management and administration of complex asset bases. Experience across all major airport campuses involving all airside operations, for Domestic and International Airlines. Former Eskleigh Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Former Eskleigh Governance, Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance Committee.

Jennifer Dignam

Deputy Chair

Role: Non-Executive Director (2021-current), Deputy Chair (2023-current)

Committee Membership: Finance, Audit, Risk Management (FARM)

Education: Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (international), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104), Master Strategic Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, Graduate Diploma Secretarial Studies, BA (Sydney University).

Experience: Senior Executive roles in Change, Organisational Development, Learning and Human Resource Management across various sectors, Senior executive and leadership experience in change, OD, L&D and Human Resources in complex and geographically and culturally diverse environments. Led major change and transformation projects in Australia and overseas in engineering, shipping, logistics, utilities, banking and finance, offshore, government and family businesses.  Strong skills in strategy development, complex problem solving, building co-operative and collaborative environments, cultural change and risk identification and management.

Held board roles in Tasmania (LiVe Tasmania and Studentworks), and various Singapore entities. Other committees  Marketing, Retirement Fund and Superannuation, Ethics, Leadership Development, Governance and Culture. 

Liz Swain AM

Public Officer

Role: Non-Executive Director (2023-current)

Committee Chair: Governance, Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance (GRRP) Chair.

Committee Membership: Property and Development

Education: Diplomas in Primary Metallurgy, Applied Science (Chemistry), Management, Leadership, Master of Business Management (MBA), Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor, Internal Auditor (ISO9001, ISO14001, TS16949), Graduate and Fellow of Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)

Notable Directorships: Water and Sewerage Corporations, Aged Care, banking, housing, strata management, employment, training, tourism, disability, various sporting organisations.

Experience: Employed by Rio Tinto for over 40 years in various R&D, technical, and management roles.

Lindsay Scott

Acting Treasurer

Role: Eskleigh Foundation Inc - Non-Executive Director (2020-present), Public Officer (2022-current)

Committee Memberships: Finance, Audit, Risk Management (FARM) Acting Chair  and  Property and Development Chair.

Education: Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant, Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia (AGIA), Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute – Chartered Secretary (ACG (CS), Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)

Experience: Logic Advisory Services Pty Ltd – Non-Executive Director & Secretary (2017 – Present)

Group Accountant Morrison and Bailey, Company Secretary and Business Manager Cornwall Coal Company NL, Commercial Analyst FEA, Consultant Affordable Community Housing Association Tasmania (ACHAT), Company Secretary MyState Limited. Former Eskleigh Recruitment and Performance Committee.

Interests: Martial Arts, Flyfishing, Period Home Renovation, Sporting Clay & Skeet Shooting.

Angela Holzberger

Director

Role: Non-Executive Director (2018-current, former Deputy Chair for three years)

Committee Membership: Governance, Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance (GRRP).

Education: Master of Clinical Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing), Registered Nurse hospital trained UK, Certificates in Midwifery and Intensive Care.

Experience: Clinical Governance Committee Chair (2019-2023). Over 40 years in Management positions, extensive experience in governance, clinical settings, policy development, compliance, staff management, leadership, stakeholder engagement and Aged Care Consultant. Current Chair Rotary Club North Hobart

Peter Barnes

Director

Role: Non-Executive Director (2020-present)

Committee Membership: Governance, Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance (GRRP).

Education: Bachelor of Theology (Melbourne College of Divinity), Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Current Position: CEO HR+ Tasmania

Experience: Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tasmania, St Patrick’s College Board, Cornerstone Youth (Headspace), Rural Health Workforce Australia.

Philippa Dawson

Director

Role: Non-Executive Director (2024 -current)

Committee Membership: Governance, Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance (GRRP) and, Property and Development.

Education: Bachelor of Economics; Graduate Diplomas in Public Policy and Foreign Affairs and Trade; Masters of Marketing and Communication; Certificate IV Project Management; Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)

Notable Directorships: Brand Tasmania; Jane Franklin Hall; Australian Services Roundtable; Global Trade Professionals Alliance

Experience: Chief Operating Officer, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Senior executive and management roles in international trade promotion, foreign affairs, major events and community engagement. Working across cultures, leading and developing diverse teams both onshore and offshore.  Strong track record in leadership, management and corporate governance.

Peter Milne

Director

Role: Non-Executive Director (2024 -current)

Committee Membership: Finance, Audit, Risk Management (FARM) and Governance, Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance (GRRP)

Education: Diploma of Business Management, AICD Company Directors Course, Certificate of Fitting & Machining.

Experience: : Chief Executive Officer, Clifford Craig Foundation. Over 35 years extensive experience and significant accomplishments in business management and leadership across various sectors including business, non-profit, health, philanthropy, and community. Expertise encompasses business development, strategic planning, corporate governance, relationship building, and community engagement.