Experience and Expertise:

Sajid joined the board in 2022. He has tertiary qualifications in Corporate Governance from Governance Institute of Australia and Australian Institute of Company Directors in addition to holding a postgraduate degree in engineering from the Australian National University. He has previously worked as the Chief Information Officer for Lifeline Australia and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. He is currently working as the Program Director at the Australian National University.

Special responsibilities:

Chair of Nominations & CEO Performance Committee; Member of the Information, Systems & Technology Committee

Experience and Expertise:

Helen is a Director at Charterpoint Pty Ltd. She has over 30 years’ experience in both public and private sectors, across service delivery, policy, assurance and risk management, and in regional and central offices. She specialises in governance, audit and assurance, program and project management, risk management, business improvement and change management.

Special Responsibilities:

Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee; Member of Nominations & CEO Performance Committee

Experience and Expertise:

Rachel joined the Board in October 2023. She is the CEO at Canberra Symphony Orchestra where she has a keen focus on driving innovation, expanding audience reach and fostering a culture of high-quality performance, integrity, and accountability. Rachel specialises in building relationships and establishing meaningful partnerships that benefit the ACT community. She is particularly invested in ensuring that all Canberrans have access to the enriching experience of live music. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design), is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Deakin University MBA Candidate.

Special Responsibilities:

Member of the Governance & Risk Committee; Member of the Nominations & CEO Performance Committee; Member of the Finance & Audit Committee

Experience and Expertise:

Cherie joined the Board in November 2023. She is the CEO and Founder of CJH Executive Insights, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, was a senior executive within the public service for 20+ years, and spent 10 years in the private sector. Cherie is a mentor, organisational coach, adviser and strategist with experience across infrastructure, IT, health, transport and property sectors. She has deep experience across risk, governance, finance and performance, with strengths in procurement, probity, contract management, data, cyber, IT, program delivery, change and safety.

Special Responsibilities:

Chair of the Information, Systems & Technology Committee; Member of the Governance & Risk Committee

Experience and Expertise:

Annette joined the Board in August 2025 and is a Canberra-based management consultant and Partner at Parbery, with over two decades of experience in governance, financial oversight, and public value delivery. Annette’s career spans leadership roles in government and not-for-profit sectors, including Defence Housing Australia and advisory work for agencies such as Geoscience Australia and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Her expertise includes contract management, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Annette holds a Bachelor of Business (Financial Management), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and certifications in Prince2 and Managing Successful Programs. She is known for her discretion, strategic thinking, and ability to deliver outcomes in complex environments.

Special Responsibilities:

Chair of the Governance & Risk Committee; Member of the Finance & Audit Committee

Experience and Expertise:

Tony joined the Board in March 2026 and currently holds the role of Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary at St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (the Society).

Tony’s prior roles include Chief Operating Officer at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and was the Chief Financial Officer at the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Previously to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at TransACT Communications. Tony is a Fellow of CPA Australia and member of AICD.

Special Responsibilities: 

Member of the Information, Systems & Technology Committee

Experience and Expertise:

Mark joined the Board in March 2026. He is the CEO at Tennis ACT with a focus on culture, governance, innovation, integrity and inclusion and diversity driving outcomes in participation and network capability. With a background in small to medium business operations, Mark has strong commercial and marketing mindset. He is particularly invested in the sporting sector, building volunteers and being one himself. Mark holds a Bachelor of Communications.

Special Responsibilities:

Member of the Governance & Risk Committee