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Jon Davies
PRESIDENT
Jon Davies
Jon joined the Burdekin Board in August 2019. Jon brings a blend of not-for-profit and corporate business experience. Jon started his career in some large globally recognised businesses including Woolworths, Commbank and EY. With a breadth of business and leadership skills he jumped at the opportunity to move into the not-for-profit world, to make a difference where it is really needed. He is particularly passionate about businesses, like Burdekin, which help support young people.
Jon is currently managing the social enterprise arm of Relationships Australia (NSW), including a new tech business that connects people with the mental health and wellbeing supports they need. Jon was also the CEO of batyr, a for purpose preventative mental health organisation which focusses on smashing the stigma surrounding mental health for young people.
Prior to batyr, Jon worked at the community wellbeing organisation, New Horizons. Jon grew up in Newport, and is keen to support the amazing work that Burdekin does for young people on the Northern Beaches.
Jon is currently managing the social enterprise arm of Relationships Australia (NSW), including a new tech business that connects people with the mental health and wellbeing supports they need. Jon was also the CEO of batyr, a for purpose preventative mental health organisation which focusses on smashing the stigma surrounding mental health for young people.
Prior to batyr, Jon worked at the community wellbeing organisation, New Horizons. Jon grew up in Newport, and is keen to support the amazing work that Burdekin does for young people on the Northern Beaches.
Gill Lawrence
Vice President
Gill Lawrence
Gill is a finance professional skilled in negotiation, non-profit organisations, budgeting, business planning, and coaching. Gill currently works for the Human Society International where she is responsible for financial management and governance.
Gill has worked in the for-purpose sector as an executive finance and governance professional for over 30 years and brings with her significant experience in the housing, disability, youth, and family law sectors.
She is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors. Gill loves being outdoors in nature and is delighted to use her skills to further the mission of Burdekin.
Gill has worked in the for-purpose sector as an executive finance and governance professional for over 30 years and brings with her significant experience in the housing, disability, youth, and family law sectors.
She is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors. Gill loves being outdoors in nature and is delighted to use her skills to further the mission of Burdekin.
Alex Maitland
Secretary
Alex Maitland
Alex joined the Board in November 2023. Alex is a non-executive director experienced in corporate governance advisory, business management and operations. His experience includes governance roles in the infrastructure sector and in the not-for-profit sector, including education, emergency services, community housing, ageing, health and disability services.
Alex’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business, Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Company Directors Course Diploma. Alex is a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute.
Alex’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business, Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Company Directors Course Diploma. Alex is a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute.
Jordan Kuhnemann
Board Member
Jordan Kuhnemann
Jordan works closely with the boards and management teams of organisations to support them on their maturity journey.
Jordan is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University.
Jordan is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University.
Marianna Brungs
Board Member
Marianna Brungs
Marianna brings experience on public policy issues from working in senior roles across the not-for-profit and government sectors in Australia and overseas. In her role as a Director at Nous Group, she works with government and not-for-profit clients on strategy development, governance and service review and redesign in the human services and justice sectors.
Prior to Nous, she worked with The Elders Foundation to establish a global multi-sectoral partnership that addressed the issue of child marriage internationally, and with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra and Bangkok. She has a Bachelor of Science/Law from Sydney University and an MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge University.
Prior to Nous, she worked with The Elders Foundation to establish a global multi-sectoral partnership that addressed the issue of child marriage internationally, and with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra and Bangkok. She has a Bachelor of Science/Law from Sydney University and an MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge University.
Sid Gokani
Board Member
Sid Gokani
With for-profit and non-profit experience, Sid is currently the CEO of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. He is MBA qualified and a graduate of the AICD.
With experience as a young refugee migrant, Sid feels a strong affinity with Burdekin’s focus on supporting young people to fulfil their full potential.
With experience as a young refugee migrant, Sid feels a strong affinity with Burdekin’s focus on supporting young people to fulfil their full potential.