COTA Australia’s board is made up of:
- four Directors nominated by the eight State and Territory COTA organisations
- four independent Directors, and
- an independent chair, selected by board members.
COTA Australia Board
Ms Lesley Podesta
Director
Lesley brings to the Board skills and knowledge as an experienced strategic fundraising professional with a strong track record in working with philanthropy.
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Mr James (Jim) Hazel
Director
Jim brings to the board substantial commercial experience with the added fact that he is familiar with the broad ageing market and the retirement housing sector.
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Mr Hugh Mackay AO
Director
Hugh Mackay brings significant public stature, immense experience in social research, a deep understanding of the Australian population, and a keen interest in our work.
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Jane Halton AO PSM
Independent Chair
Jane Halton is the Independent Chair of COTA Australia and was appointed by the Board of Directors in December 2017.
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Kate Andrews
Director
Kate Andrews was appointed by the Board as an independent Director of COTA Australia in January 2017. She is a member of the Governance, HR and Remuneration Committee.
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Anne Edwards AO
Director
Anne Edwards AO is President of COTA SA. She has been a Director of COTA Australia since March 2012 and is the Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
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Peter Howells
Director
Peter Howells is the President of COTA QLD. He has been a Director of COTA Australia since November 2012. Peter is the Chair of COTA Australia's National Policy Council.
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Joan Hughes
Director
Joan Hughes is President of COTA NSW. She has been a Director of COTA Australia since February 2016 and is a member of the Governance, HR and Remuneration Committee.
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Ronald Regan
Director
Ronald Regan is the President of COTA WA. He has been a Director of COTA Australia since October 2017 and is a member of the Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee.
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