Board Of Directors
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| Chris Grange BA MCom Executive Chair Director since: January 2005 Chris is the Vice-Principal (Administration) with the University of Wollongong and Secretary to the University Council. At the University, Chris is responsible for the Academic Registrar's Division, Accommodation Services, Buildings and Grounds, Financial Services and Personnel Services. He has worked at the University since 1988. One of his children attend Kids' Uni. His areas of expertise include finance, industrial relations, risk management and quality assurance. |
Bryce Fraser RFD, ED, BA, FAIM, FAICD(dip), MACS Non Executive Director Director Since 1996 A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a former Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and Member of the Australian Computer Society, Bryce has just retired as a consultant in business improvement and corporate governance. Until October 2002, he was CEO of the Australian Health Management Group, which manages the health insurance needs of over 200,000 people. Bryce entered the private health fund industry in 1986 after eight years in local government and a prior career in the steel industry as a computer and management services professional. In December 2002, Bryce was admitted as a Fellow of the University of Wollongong. |
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| Chris Mowbray Non Executive Director Director Since February 2008 Chris is a Bachelor of Commerce, Dean’s Scholars (Accounting – Information Systems) student at UOW. Since joining the University as a Management Cadet in 2005, Chris has completed the UniCentre's Black Opal Leadership Program and now works as a Program Facilitator. He also works as a Supervisor for the Win Entertainment and Sports Centre’s Catering department and Treasurer of Junior Chamber International (Illawarra Chapter). In 2007 Chris completed an overseas exchange semester at the University of Sheffield, UK. Chris works regularly with community groups and was elected to the Arcadian’s Theatre Group Committee (Board of Directors) in 2005. Chris was awarded Rotary's Young Leadership Award (RYLA) in 2009. |
Luke McGregor Non Executive Director Director Since October 2008 Luke is a 3rd year student studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. Luke is an active student who is involved with the Black Opal program and a number of clubs and societies on campus, including the UOW Law Students Society and the UOW Toastmasters Society. Luke balances his study by working in the public service and being involved in a number of community organisations, such as the Wollongong Australia Day Committee. Luke is committed to ensuring the fiscal integrity of UniCentre, while balancing the needs of expanding the organisation and delivering services. Luke is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Law. Luke is an active student who is involved in the Black Opal Program and is involved with a number of clubs and societies on campus. He balances his study with working in the public service. Luke is committed to ensuring the fiscal integrity of UniCentre, while balancing the need to deliver services. |
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| Brian Ward BBus, CPA, MBA, GAICD Non Executive Director Director Since August 2002 Brian is currently employed by the Parliament of NSW in the role of Executive Manager Parliamentary Services. Parliamentary Services provides a range of support services to NSW parliament and the Members of Parliament. These services include finance, administration, information technology, Parliamentary library, catering and functions, building services, security and archives. Prior to joining NSW Parliament Brian held a range of managerial positions with a variety of public and private sector organisations. |
Mary Youssif B.Com, M.Stud.Accy, FCPA, ACIS, RTA, JP Non Executive Director Director Since August 2004 Mary has held various senior and executive positions within the Coal Mining and Chemical Manufacturing Industries for 15 years. She also worked for the University of Wollongong between 1993 and 2001 in Chief Accountant and Project Management positions. During that time she was the Vice-Chancellor’s representative on the UniCentre’s Children's Services Management Committee. Currently she operates her own accounting practice locally. Mary has been a director on the Board of Community Alliance Credit Union (The Illawarra Credit Union) for the past 18 years and is currently serving as Chairman of the Board. During her time she formed and Chaired their Audit Committee, was on their Strategic Planning Committee for 4 years (Chair for one year), and is currently on their Governance and Strategic Planning Committee. |
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| Michael Bolt Non Executive Director Director Since December 2008 Currently the managing Director of The Five Islands Brewing Company which was established in 2001 I have had a long history in hospitality in Wollongong dating back to the establishment of Cousins in 1985. Educated at St Paul’s Bellambi and completing a Bachelor of Commerce Major Accountancy, I have always called Wollongong Home. Having been a founding player in the Illawarra Steelers and until recently on the Board of Tourism Wollongong and Tourism Illawarra you could say the blood of Wollongong runs through my veins. |
Justin Ayre Non Executive Director Director Since October 2008 Justin is an undergrad Commerce Law student, majoring in Finance. He has been a student at UoW since 2006 in which time he has been an active participant in the University. In 2008 he was an undergraduate student representative on the Academic Senate. Outside of university he plays a range of local sports including AFL, cricket and oztag. He is also a member of Wollongong City Surf Lifesaving Club and throughout the summer completes regular volunteer patrols. |
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Jessica Saad Non Executive Director Director Since August 2007 Jessica Saad is currently working at the University of Wollongong as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the Environmental Unit. She is into her final year of a Bachelor of Commerce Dean's Scholars Degree majoring in Human Resource Management and Marketing. Jessica has a passion for not-for-profit management and is in her second term as President of young professionals development association Junior Chamber International Illawarra (JCII). In 2008 she was appointed as a Director to the Illawarra Business Chamber Board and is also a member of their Membership & Marketing Committee. Jessica believes her experiences as a staff member and student at the University enhances her understanding of the University community and looks forward to her role as Chair of the UniCentre Services Committee for 2009. |
Chris is actively involved in Clubs and Societies at the University of Wollongong and values their function of bringing like-minded students together. He greatly values clubs and societies and aims to widen their depth and scope. He also seeks to ensure that UniCentre provides regular UniBar events at affordable prices. Chris acts to ensure that UniCentre will focus on enhancing the student experience. |
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Executive Director, Company Secretary, General Manager
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