Therese Taylor
BCom (Journalism), BA, Dip.Ed, GradDip Administration, GAICD

• Chairperson – appointed 24 October 2022
• Member of the Investment Committee and Audit and Risk Committee 
• Original appointment Non-Executive Director: 24 October 2020 to 23 October 2022
• Current term: 24 October 2022 – 23 October 2025

Therese brings extensive governance and executive leadership experience to the Board, developed through a diverse career working across social and economic portfolios. She has held senior roles in government, business and not for profit sector, including CEO of Colony 47 for 10 years.

She has a successful track record leading major organisational transformation and driven cultural change in complex environments. As well as strategic and organisational management, she brings experience and understanding of the client experience to inform strategy and decision-making for Boards. She has demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals.

She has extensive experience working with diverse stakeholders and has developed a number of sustainable partnerships and collaborations.

A professional non-executive director, Therese has held numerous directorships and Chair roles across a broad range of industries over a 30-year career, including health, education, human services, rescue services, arts and theatre. Most recently, she has held directorships with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation, Primary Health Tasmania, Contemporary Arts Tasmania and Hobart Community Shed.