Committee biographies ProjectDignity120.com.au MS Queensland 2017
David Henry (Chairman) Chief Executive Officer Springfield Land Corporation David Henry has over 35 years experience in the real estate and construction industries predominantly in Australia and most recently in South East Asia. His first 10 years after university was spent within the Lend Lease Group of Companies on a range of projects and then a further 21 years with the Brisbane based Mur Group of Companies a diversified property development company. He was until June 2008 an Executive Director of Springfield Land Corporation Pty Ltd, the developer of a new city for 105,000 residents in South East Queensland. In his capacity as Executive Director and Board member for 16 years he reviewed all investment proposals to the Board. David then joined the VinaCapital Group in Vietnam in August 2008 to become Managing Director of VinaCapital Real Estate Ltd based in Ho Chi Min City Vietnam with an active portfolio of 40 plus projects. His role also included Managing Director of the LSE AIM board listed Vinaland Fund and he is a member of the VCRE Investment Committee. He remains on the boards of two Real Estate companies in Vietnam since his return to Australia. He returned to Brisbane in February 2013 to take up the role of CEO with Springfield land Corporation to spearhead the next phase of growth for the owners of Greater Springfield. He has been a member of the Urban Land Institute since 1993.
Lincoln Hopper CEO MS Queensland Lincoln Hopper is the CEO of MS Queensland. Having spent the last 25 years working in the health and community service sector, Lincoln initially began his working life in the finance industry as a chalkie at the Sydney Stock Exchange and in a short space of time progressed to being a licensed stockbroker for Pembroke Securities. A stock market crash and a reality check later, Lincoln turned his back on a very promising career in pursuit of something more. He commenced working with the Sydney City Mission in 1990, firstly in Kings Cross with disadvantaged and homeless young people and then in a diverse range of roles from frontline social work, program management, policy and advocacy, fundraising and executive leadership including national leadership of 2,000 staff. Lincoln has more than 15 years management experience, including the last seven years as an Executive and is currently CEO and Company Secretary of MS Queensland. A most recent highlight for Lincoln was MS Queensland receiving top honours in the 2014 PwC Transparency in Reporting Awards. In June 2013 Lincoln founded the Queensland Progressive Neurological Disease Alliance (QPNDA) made up of 10 neurological not-for-profit organisations across Queensland. The Alliance discusses common sector issues including funding, policy, legislation, service delivery and care models as Australia prepares for the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In 2014 the QPNDA began using the new name NeuroCare Network and were recognised as the winner of the Westpac Community Leaders Awards 2014 Partnerships for Purpose category. Lincoln lives in Brisbane s bayside, has a beautiful wife Julie and two equally gorgeous children. His passion for anything to do with aviation and flying is second only to his desire to see people living with MS to get the best out of life.
Lori Lowther Retired - Executive Head of Queensland at Link Market Services Lori Lowther has recently retired from her role of 28 years as the Executive Head of Queensland for Link Market Services. Lori holds a Bachelor of Business, Accounting from the Queensland University of Technology. Lori is an active member of numerous groups including Equity Capital Markets, Private Equity and Venture Capital Global Group, Open Briefing Group, Financial Advisers United and the MS Angels. Kaja Ferro The Highpoint Group of Companies Kaja Ferro completed a Bachelor of Business Management at QIT in 1986 and then worked in market research for several years before moving to the Department of Industry Development to work on special projects. Kaja married her husband Peter in 1989 and gradually joined the family property business on a part time basis while raising 4 kids. Kaja worked closely with her father in law, Lou Ferro who was a well-known Queensland builder and helped to manage the commercial property portfolio. In 2009 Peter was diagnosed with MS (having had symptoms since 2000). After Peter s diagnosis, Kaja applied her research skills to learning about MS and was disappointed to find that the treatments are mostly ineffective and have adverse consequences and that despite decades of research a cause or cure seemed so remote. On seeing a short TV segment on Professor Michael Pender s EBV research findings, Kaja was inspired to learn more and thus connected to MS Queensland and has been an incredible advocate for their research work to date.
Courtney Talbot Philanthropist Courtney began her career as a nurse, specialising in oncology and palliative care. Through nursing, she developed a deep love of working closely with people who need more specialised assistance. Rowing is another passion, which Courtney credits with teaching her the life skills of discipline, time management and dedication. After competing at a state and national level for many years, Courtney is now a Level 3 coach specialising in high performance rowing. As a Council member to the Queensland Library Foundation, Courtney established the Next Generation sub-committee to engage young people in giving. For the past two years, she s been using the wealth of knowledge and experience surrounding her to develop the committee s members, directions and goals. She successfully launched the Foundation s FLAME Network in 2015, which provides opportunities for young professionals to become involved in philanthropy, and recently joined the Brisbane Festival s Giving Committee. Courtney s upbringing, studies and career have given her a passion for helping people, both individually and at a community level; and she enjoys being able to take positive action and make a difference. Courtney is looking forward to sharing her skills, experience and unique perspective on giving with MS Queensland. David Jackson Managing Director and Founder, Keystone Private and K2 Private David Jackson is a trusted adviser, keynote speaker and founding partner of Keystone Private and K2 Private. With over 25 years experience as a personal and financial advisor, David established Keystone Private as a Multi Family Office 11 years ago to assist high net wealth families and individuals requiring discreet, confidential and honest interactions. Mr Jackson, who started with one client after leaving his accountancy firm, 11 years ago, says the growth in family offices reflects the growing maturity of the Queensland economy. Specialising in family continuity, strategic planning and accounting David is often referred to as the voice of reason ; he has the knowledge, practical insight and understanding required to assist families and individuals to navigate through complex financial landscapes.
Emma Fynes-Clinton Managing Director, Venerdi Finance Decisive, strategic and results driven, Emma is an experienced finance and risk executive offering over 25 years of experience in diverse environments including business and corporate banking, capital markets, funds management, corporate advisory, commercial property finance, leveraged debt and structured finance. She is an executive with demonstrated ability to effectively meet goals and business objectives through strong management, effective leadership and exceptional analytical abilities. Her thorough knowledge and understanding of risk management, capital raising, debt, complex financial structures, business evaluation and change has seen her rise through senior executive positions with Macquarie Bank, Westpac, Ernst & Young Corporate Finance, Property Funds Australia and private property enterprises to managing her own property finance business. Emma has a Master of Business (Professional Accountancy) (QUT), Bachelor of Economics (Honours) (UQ), a Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment (FINSIA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). She is a fellow of FINSIA and is a graduate member of the AICD. Emma is also a committee member for the Creche and Kindergarten Association Limited, Audit Risk and Finance Committee and a member of the RSPCA. Helen Hutchings Group Executive Director Phillips Group Helen has more than 18 years of international and national communication and public relations experience. She is a multiple industry award winner and highly regarded for her facilitation, strategic planning, issues management, insight and project management. Helen joined Phillips Group in 2006 and now leads the firm s infrastructure, health and public sector practice areas. She has a degree in Bachelor of Business with Distinction (Communication and Public Relations) from the Queensland University of Technology. Her experience ranges from working on major commercial transactions to supporting the health sector as it transitions to a person-centred model. She designs communication programs that focus on integrated PR, customer experience, research-based strategy and digital engagement.
Michelle Dooley Philanthropy Manager MS Queensland Michelle Dooley is MS Queensland s Philanthropy Manager. A passionate fundraiser and communicator, Michelle has an extensive background in major giving, philanthropy, media and advertising. Her successful and varied career has been driven by making positive connections and helping others. Michelle spent 20 years in media and advertising, managing new business, product launches and client relationships for leading Australian media brands (Sydney Morning Herald, Austereo and DMG). She also worked in advertising agencies in Ireland, leading award winning campaigns for many household names, such as Guinness. Then in 2005, Michelle made the career transition into major giving and philanthropy. Working for Starlight Children Foundation in Victoria, she successfully developed their Philanthropy program from its dormant, post GFC position. On relocating to Queensland, she established Starlight s Major Giving Program here. In both states, her ability to develop strong networks and key donor relationships was instrumental in increasing giving to Starlight s programs and creating a solid foundation for growth. Michelle joined MS Queensland in 2014. Here she has successfully worked with an incredible team to raise the critical funds needed to make MS Queensland s globally significant Phase 1 Clinical Trial a reality. Michelle is now passionately focused on raising much needed funding and awareness to bridge the gap in available high care housing for people with MS in Queensland.
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