Governance and Nominations Committee
The Governance and Nominations Committee (GNC) is a sub-committee of the Board that has responsibility for monitoring the systems and processes to achieve an appropriate culture and ethical standards consistent with Stroke Foundation’s purpose and values.
The GNC reviews the way the Board and its committees work monitoring their respective terms of reference and evaluation practice and reviews Board candidates and makes recommendations to the Board for appointment or reappointment for a further term.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the GNC ensures that good corporate governance practices are in place and that the Board has the appropriate composition to fulfil its duties in accordance with the Stroke Foundation Constitution and Board Charter.
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Mrs Lisa Cook Kleeman
BBusMgt(Mktg)
Non-executive Director representing interests of consumers and Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee
Mrs Lisa Cook Kleeman is the Founder and Managing Director of Get on Board Australia, supporting aspiring and emerging board members and boards to thrive in the Boardroom. She has more than 15 years of experience serving on boards from a range of organisations in…Mrs Lisa Cook Kleeman is the Founder and Managing Director of Get on Board Australia, supporting aspiring and emerging board members and boards to thrive in the Boardroom. She has more than 15 years of experience serving on boards from a range of organisations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Adelaide, Sydney, and across Australia.
Mrs Cook Kleeman holds a Master of Business Law from the University of Adelaide and a Business Management and Marketing degree from Charles Sturt University.
Mrs Cook Kleeman has lived experience with stroke, having personally had a stroke in 2015. During her initial recovery period, Stroke Foundation and its community provided overwhelming support. Since then, Lisa has actively supported Stroke Foundation and shared her stroke story to raise awareness and donations. -
Professor Linda Kristjanson AO
BN, MN, PhD, FAICD, FTSE
President
Emeritus Professor Linda Kristjanson is non-executive director of Seek Ltd, Education Australia LTD, MinEx CRC Ltd, and Education Services Australia Ltd. She is a member of the Australian Urban Research Institute Network Board and a Trustee of the Bethlehem Griffith Research Foundation.From 2011-2020, Emeritus Professor…Emeritus Professor Linda Kristjanson is non-executive director of Seek Ltd, Education Australia LTD, MinEx CRC Ltd, and Education Services Australia Ltd. She is a member of the Australian Urban Research Institute Network Board and a Trustee of the Bethlehem Griffith Research Foundation.
From 2011-2020, Emeritus Professor Kristjanson served as Vice Chancellor and President of Swinburne University of Technology. Upon her retirement she was awarded an Emeritus Professorship. Prior to this role she was Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Development at Curtin University. She has served as a member of the National Health and Medical Research Council from 2006 to 2009. Emeritus Professor Kristjanson was the Chair of the Board the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (2016-2023) and Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Australian Synchrotron (2007-2016).
In 2002, Emeritus Professor Kristjanson was named Australian Telstra Business Woman of the Year in recognition of her entrepreneurial work in health and science. She was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, acknowledged for her distinguished service to tertiary education through leadership and governance roles, strategic and innovative university reforms, and contributions to cancer research, palliative care and to women.
Emeritus Professor Kristjanson has a background in nursing and has been a pioneer in palliative care research gaining her doctorate in this field. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. -
Mrs Victoria Hepburn
LLB
Non-executive Director
Ms Victoria Hepburn is the Managing Partner of the Consulting Solutions business for Minter Ellison and part of the Firm's Executive Leadership team. She is also a director of the Firm's services entities. In addition to her leadership roles in the Firm, Ms Hepburn continues…Ms Victoria Hepburn is the Managing Partner of the Consulting Solutions business for Minter Ellison and part of the Firm's Executive Leadership team. She is also a director of the Firm's services entities.
In addition to her leadership roles in the Firm, Ms Hepburn continues to actively practice with a range of clients in both the public and private sector. Victoria specialises in strategic, complex and sensitive Employment, Industrial Relations and Administrative law matters.
Ms Hepburn holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canterbury. -
Ms Shelly Park
MSc Executive Management, GAICD
Vice President
Ms Shelly Park is an accomplished Non-Executive Director and CEO with over 25 years of experience in leading complex organizations with billion-dollar budgets and extensive workforces, particularly in the healthcare sector. With a strong focus on strategic leadership and governance, she has a proven track…Ms Shelly Park is an accomplished Non-Executive Director and CEO with over 25 years of experience in leading complex organizations with billion-dollar budgets and extensive workforces, particularly in the healthcare sector. With a strong focus on strategic leadership and governance, she has a proven track record on high-performing boards, successfully leading large health and life sciences organizations, focusing on business processes, people leadership and digital transformation.
Shelly currently sits on three Boards, including Chairing one Board and Chairing two subcommittees on another. Shelly has previously sat on Boards in various organisations, including the Australian Organ and Tissue Authority and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (as an Executive Director).
Shelly has a background in Health leadership to C Suite level following an early career in nursing through to Director of Nursing level. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Master of Science in Management (Distinction), a BA (Business Administration and Management), and completed a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing. She is a Fellow: Vincent Fairfax Ethical Leadership and holds a Diploma of Executive Coaching. In 2011, Shelly was honoured as the Telstra Victorian Businesswoman of the Year.