Governance

Dr Jennifer Alexander is a registered medical practitioner, with specialist qualifications in medical administration and public health medicine. She has over 30 years’ experience in the health industry in various roles including medical administration, general management and management development, and has also worked outside health in management education and training and has held numerous Non Executive roles. Jennifer is the Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, a position she has held since 2009. The RACP is responsible for the education of over 5,000 specialists in training and represents and oversees the Continuing Professional Development of over 14,000 specialist physicians and paediatricians in Australia and New Zealand.

John Grill is Chairman of WorleyParsons Ltd, Australia’s largest engineering consultancy and a leading ASX-listed company operating in 40 countries. John has personal expertise in every aspect of project delivery in the resources and energy industries. He is very well respected in engineering circles and was named Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year 2007. In 2010, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sydney in recognition of his contribution to the engineering profession. John and his wife, Rosanne Williams, have sponsored a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Aboriginal Healthy Ageing.

Lisa Pettigrew is the National Director for Health Services at CSC, a global leader in providing technology enabled business solutions. Lisa joined CSC in 2009 and was previously a Partner at Accenture leading the Asia Pacific Public Sector Healthcare practice. With 18 years experience in public sector management and IT consulting, her roles have included oversight of health industry consulting operations throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific which necessitated an understanding of healthcare, systems and models internationally. Her role at CSC encompasses leading strategy and operations and being part of CSC's global leadership team for healthcare. In 2010, she was named one of 25 “Women to Watch” in the Australian Financial Review’s Boss Magazine.

Jon Roberts was appointed Director of Operations, Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital in April 2013. During his 16 years in Queensland’s public health system at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH), he served as Financial Controller (1997-2002), Executive Director Corporate Services (2002-2006) and, most recently, as Executive Director (2006-2013). Jon has been involved in managing two major Hospital capital developments. Prior to his employment with TPCH, Jon held positions in the Private Sector including Financial Controller, Group Accountant and as a Senior Auditor.

Barry Shepherd is the former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SESIAHS, Director of Corporate Services for SESIAHS and Director, Capital Redevelopment and Executive Director, Corporate Services for Western Health Service, Melbourne. He served as a NeuRA Director during the institute's formative years and was re-nominated to the Board by the Area Health Service. Barry has extensive expertise in the health and medical research sector and the delivery of major projects.