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.
Wayne Tattersall, Board Chair
Elected as Board Chair on 29 May 2026, having served on the Board 2019 to 2021 and returning in September 2024, 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: CBM Australia Board Chair, Member of all Board Committees as Board Chair
Elizabeth Wighton, Deputy Board Chair
Appointed to the Board in May 2021, Elizabeth is Special Counsel 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
Andrew Ellis
Having joined the Board in May 2018, and serving as Board Chair from May 2021 to May 2026, 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: Chair of Finance, Risk & Audit Committee, Member of Board Development & Human Resources Committee, Member of Community Engagement & Fundraising 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
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: Chair of Community Engagement & Fundraising Committee, Member of Finance, Risk & Audit Committee
Phil Newman
The Board appointed Phil in September 2025. Phil is the Business Manager for Emmaus Christian School in Canberra. He has extensive senior leadership and governance experience in the financial services, education and international development sectors. Phil holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Financial Planning.
Special responsibilities: Member of Programs Committee, Member of Community Engagement & Fundraising Committee
Alex Phillips
The Board appointed Alex in May 2023. Alex is a Chartered Accountant, and brings private and public accounting experience in commercial and not-for-profit settings, including in the international development sector. Alex holds a Master of Accounting and Finance.
Special responsibilities: Member of Finance, Risk & Audit Committee, Member of Programs Committee
