Meet Our Governance Team

Clare was appointed Chief Executive Officer of genU in June 2020 and brings a wealth of leadership experience to the organisation.

Clare joined genU following terms as CEO at both WorkSafe Victoria and Western Region Health Centre in Melbourne. Clare had been serving as an advisor to the Victorian Government’s newly formed Bushfire Recovery Victoria and was also an Executive with the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety after leaving WorkSafe in 2019.

Travis was appointed CFO at genU in 2019. Travis is an internationally experienced senior executive, joining genU after 4 years as CFO of Senvion Asia Pacific.

Prior to this, Travis held senior executive roles in both the private and public sector, including with Pacific Hydro in both Australia and South America, Sustainability Victoria, the Department of Treasury & Finance, BHP and KPMG.

Organisation membership outside of genU:

• Chair of the Board — Australian Energy Foundation
• Member — Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Qualified Chartered Accountant — Chartered Accountants ANZ

Joining IPA in 2015, Paul brings a wealth of management experience and a passion for the Australian recruitment industry to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Paul has held executive management roles with global and ASX listed recruitment organisations in Australia and Asia. He has successfully managed company integrations, organically grown businesses, and led organisations through multiple economic cycles.

In 2020 Paul was appointed the Chief Operating Officer of Recruitment, Employment and Training, taking into this portfolio MatchWorks and genU Training

Travis Heeney joined genU in May 2023, following a career dedicated to community services.

With a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their potential, Travis has significant experience in community-focused organisations. He has held leadership positions in the education, public health, not-for-profit and local government sectors. Most recently, Travis was the CEO at GOTAFE, one of Victoria’s largest regional TAFE institutes.

Travis is a tertiary-qualified, results-driven executive with strong business, political, and financial acumen. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, has completed the Company Director’s Course at the Australian Institute for Company Directors, and undertaken further study through Harvard Business School.

Danielle joined genU in July 2023 and has over 20 years of experience at the executive team level. She has led the People and Culture function at organisations including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Box Hill Institute, the MFB (Metropolitan Fire Brigade), the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Australian Unity and Energy Australia.

Danielle has also led the broader corporate services functions in several organisations.

Danielle has had a strong track record of improving organisational performance through employee engagement, clear and focused people strategies and business process improvement. She has a personal vision to help people flourish in organisations and consequently the communities they serve.

Tri was appointed General Counsel & Company Secretary in April 2023. Tri has spent the last 20 years in various General Counsel and Company Secretary roles in a range of industries: ASX (Telecommunication, Agricultural, Forestry, Manufacturing, Construction, Regulated Investment and Hospitality), Federal Government and recently Member-based. He is a Fellow of Governance Institute of Australia.

Background:

• An experienced non-executive director and board chair for nearly 20 years
• Over 30 years’ experience in the health services sector, including senior executive roles in both public and private hospitals
• Former CEO and business owner of aged care businesses
• Currently Managing Director of advisory consulting business, supporting the health and aged care sector across Australia
• Chair of Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
• Chair of Kikada Lane Dental

Qualifications:

• Master of Health Administration
• Bachelor of Educational Studies
• Diploma of Business
• Completed the Williamson Community Leadership Programme
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Graduate of INSEAD

Subcommittees: Risk

Background:

• A Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jan joined the Board in October 2019
• An experienced senior executive with a legal and risk background who has worked in private and public practice
• Executive General Manager in the healthcare sector at I-MED Radiology, a national diagnostic imaging organisation where she leads the Victorian and Tasmanian division.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law
• Master of International Law
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of NZ
• Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Graduate – Wharton Business School, Executive Development Programme

Subcommittees:
Finance, Governance and Risk

Background:

• CEO, St John of God Hospital Geelong
• Stephen was appointed as Board Chair of Karingal St Laurence (genU) in May 2018, after having served as a non-executive Director of St Laurence Community Services since 2015
• Stephen has served on a range of health industry boards and was a previous chairman of the Church and Charitable Private Hospitals Association

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Health Administration
• MBA –University of Melbourne

Subcommittees: Finance

Background:

• Experienced Finance and Compliance Executive with diverse industry experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business
• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
• Fellow Chartered Secretaries
• Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma

Background:

• A director of Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation, GenU and Permanent Care and Adoptive Families, an independent member of the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Audit and Risk Management Committee, YHA Bushwalking Victoria President and Hawthorn Tennis Committee member.
• She was formerly Chair and CEO of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), KPMG Audit Partner and Open Gardens Australia Board member and Audit Committee Chair.
• 30+ years as a finance, accounting, audit and regulatory expert with extensive experience in developing and implementing strategies, policies and processes for organisations, including managing risk, corporate governance and compliance.
• An Anglicare foster carer.

Qualifications:

• Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 
• Fellow of CPA Australia 
• Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors 
• Master of Business (Accountancy), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

Background:

• Started her career as a Music Therapist focused on Child Psychology and Special Education
• Over 25 years’ experience in Early Learning and Care (Childcare), Retirement Living, Financial Services and Leadership Consulting sectors
• Roles have included senior positions in Operations, Internal/External Consulting, and Sales and Marketing
• She formerly worked as a Senior Executive for ASX-listed Stockland, in the Retirement Living Business, and held senior roles with Egon Zehnder International and GE Capital

Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Music Therapy
• Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma

Background:

• Care coordinator for clients in the community with chronic and complex health and lifestyle issues, including chronic disease management, mental health issues and housing problems
• Extensive acute- care nursing experience working at University Hospital Geelong,  community nursing and aged and dementia care nursing
• Committee member of various Karingal/ genU committees for over 20 years
• Mother of a fantastic daughter with a disability and a chronic medical condition
• Enjoys play time with grandchildren and off-road camping in Central Australia

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Diploma of State Enrolled Nursing

Background:

• Elected as the 43rd Premier of Tasmania in 2008. During his time in the Tasmanian parliament, he also held the positions of Member for Denison; Minister for Education and Skills; Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology; and Attorney General
• Has held a number of non-executive positions in high growth technology companies and a number of not-for-profit organisations since stepping down as Premier
• His early career was spent in the technology and telecommunications sector, culminating as CIO in the Department of Health and Human Services
• Former Chair of Li-Ve Tasmania Board
• Former Chair of the Brave Foundation
• Former Chair of the Salamanca Arts Centre
• Former Chair of the Wicking Centre for Dementia Education and Research
• Non-executive Chair of the New Zealand headquartered Fronde Systems
• Non-executive Director of Emprevo
• Non-executive Chair of the Tasmanian University Student Union Board of Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Maths, Computer Science), University of Tasmania
• Graduate Diploma of Business, University of Tasmania