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John Thwaites (President) is a former Deputy Premier of Victoria (1999 to 2007) and the State Member for Albert Park for 15 years. Well recognised for his commitment to public service, John served during his time in Government as Minister in a range of portfolios, including Planning, Health, Water, Environment, Climate Change and Victorian Communities. A lawyer, John also served as a Councillor and Mayor for the City of South Melbourne prior to entering State Parliament. |
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Dion Appel used his background in sport and business to co-found Infinite Management Solutions in 1997. His drive to partner and educate corporate and government organisations on effective ways to create relevant connections with young adults led to the birth of Lifelounge. Dion also sits on the Communications Council's Victorian Committee and on the RMIT Advertising advisory board. |
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Jan Chapman (AO) has produced some of Australia's most critically successful and popular films including Bright Star, Lantana and The Piano and supported and nurtured the careers of some of its most talented filmmakers as executive producer and producer. Her films have won many awards including co-recipient of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, three Academy Awards, Camera d'Or at Cannes and over 35 Australian Film Institute Awards. |
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Rhonda O'Donnell is Director of O'Donnell Global Solutions. She has over 20 years experience in information communication and technology, utilities, education and government. A former winner of the Victorian Business Woman of the Year, Rhonda is also chair of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board and a Council Member for RMIT. |
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Joel Pearlman is the Managing Director of Roadshow Films, a division of Village Roadshow, where he has overseen the distribution of titles such as the Lord of the Rings and The Matrix trilogies, and is responsible for Roadshow's Australian production division. He is also currently on the board of the Melbourne International Film Festival and the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia.
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Sue Rowley is Emeritus Professor with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a consultant in creative industries and university-based research. Sue's other current board memberships include the Creative Industries Innovation Centre and the Australasian CRC for Interactive Design (ACID). |
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Ricci Swart is the Founder of Ricci Swart Multimedia. Ricci has 20 years experience in film and multimedia development and production, and extensive experience in the education sector. |
| Bill Shannon is Founder and Chair of the The Shannon Company, specialists in Behaviour Change communications, and is Chair of Empirics Direct Marketing. Bill is also Chair of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Director of Comic Relief and Chair of the Melbourne Victory Marketing and Commercial Committee, among other prominent business positions. |
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Michael Wachtel is Asia Pacific Chairman of Ernst & Young, a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. He is also a member of the Ernst & Young Global Board. |
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Peter Lewinsky has conducted an advisory practice over the last 20 years, providing strategic, financial and governance advice to a wide range of public and private companies and government. He is an experienced government, not-for-profit and private sector company director and has chaired a number of Audit Committees. Prior to commencing his practice, Peter, a qualified Chartered Accountant, worked for investment banks and stockbroking firms in Australia and overseas. |
