Board of Directors
Our Directors
Mick Turnbull
Board Chair
Chair of the Board since May 2017, having joined the Board as Chair Elect in September 2016, 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:
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:
CBM Australia Deputy Board Chair
Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.
Tim Budge
The Board appointed Tim in August 2015. Tim holds Bachelors of Science and Theology, a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and a PhD in International Development. He is a development specialist.
Special responsibilities:
Chair of Programs Committee and Member of the Community Engagement & Fundraising Committee. CBM International Supervisory Assembly delegate.
Andrew Ellis
The Board appointed Andrew in May 2018. Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Project Management. He is a business consultant, and experienced Board Director/CEO.
Special responsibilities:
Chair of the Board Development & Human Resources Committee and Member of the Finance & Audit Committee.
Helen Baker
The Board appointed Helen in March 2019. Helen holds a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Labour Law. She is a People and Culture consultant.
Special responsibilities:
Member of the Board Development & Human Resources and Community Engagement & Fundraising Committees
Michael Pilbrow
The Board appointed Michael in May 2018. Michael holds a Bachelor of Economics and is a Partner with the Strategic Development Group, specialising in international development.
Special responsibilities:
Member of Programs and Community Engagement & Fundraising Committees.
Wayne Tattersall
The Board appointed Wayne in September 2019. Wayne is a FCPA and experienced Senior Executive, currently Head of Corporate Services for AMDA Foundation Ltd.
Special responsibilities:
Member of Finance & Audit and Board Development & Human Resources Committees
Claire Velasco
The Board appointed Claire in November 2019. Claire holds a Master of Marketing Communications and is a General Manager with Achieve Australia.
Special responsibilities:
Member of Community Engagement & Fundraising and Finance & Audit Committees
