Meet our board
CBM Australia is a Christian international development organisation. Our board members are volunteers, acting in a non-executive capacity to provide strategic direction, oversight and thoughtful governance to CBM Australia.
Andrew Ellis, Board Chair
Elected as Board Chair on 28 May 2021, having joined the Board in May 2018, Andrew is an experienced not-for-profit CEO and board director. Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Project Management.
Special responsibilities: CBM Australia Board Chair, Member of all Board Committees as Board Chair
Elizabeth Lucas, Deputy Board Chair
Appointed to the Board in November 2016, Elizabeth is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Partner with Grant Thornton.
Special responsibilities: Chair of Finance & Audit Committee, Member of Programs Committee
Sarah Bearup
The Board appointed Sarah in May 2022. Sarah is Chief Operating Officer for World Vision International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Office and brings extensive global experience. She holds a Master of International Development and a Certificate in Non-Profit Executive Leadership.
Special responsibilities: Chair of Programs Committee, Member of Community Engagement & Fundraising Committee
Elizabeth Lathlean
Appointed to the Board in May 2021, Elizabeth is a senior lawyer with Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney, where she provides legal advice to charities and not-for-profits. She has a Master of Laws.
Special responsibilities: Chair of Board Development & Human Resources Committee, Member of Community Engagement & Fundraising Committee
Alex Phillips
The Board appointed Alex in May 2023. Alex is the Financial Controller for disability housing provider Access 2 Place Housing and brings private and public accounting experience, including in the international development sector. A Chartered Accountant, Alex holds a Master of Accounting and Finance.
Special responsibilities: Member of Finance & Audit Committee, Member of Programs Committee
Mick Turnbull
Appointed to the Board in September 2016, and having served as Board Chair from May 2017 to May 2021, Mick is a professional company director in commercial and not-for-profit sectors. He holds a post graduate Diploma of Management and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.
Special responsibilities: Member of Finance & Audit Committee, CBM Global Board Member
Nathan Clarke
Appointed to the Board in September 2024, Nathan is Practice Director at Six O’Clock Advisory, a Melbourne-based corporate affairs and public relations firm. He brings extensive experience in issues management, brand, and corporate communication. Nathan has a Bachelor of International Relations and a Diploma of Investor Relations.
Special responsibilities: Member of Community Engagement & Fundraising Committee, Member of Finance & Audit Committee
Wayne Tattersall
Returning to the Board in September 2024, following service in 2019-2021, Wayne is an experienced company director, chair, company secretary and CFO. He brings particular expertise in enterprise governance, risk management and financial oversight. Wayne is a Fellow of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce.
Special responsibilities: Member of Finance & Audit Committee, Member of Board Development & Human Resources Committee
