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President, Jon Davies

Jon Davies

PRESIDENT

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...

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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.
Gill Lawrence, Vice President of The Burdekin Association Board

Gill Lawrence

Vice President

Gill Lawrence is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the housing, individual and family services industry...

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Strong finance professional skilled in Negotiation, Nonprofit Organizations, 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 the Burdekin Association.
Jane Buncle, Board Member of The Burdekin Association

Jane Buncle

Secretary

Jane joined the board in February 2019.  Jane is a former journalist, solicitor, and is now a barrister at the NSW Bar in Sydney. She has also previously worked at the United...

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Jane joined the board in February 2019. Jane is a former journalist, solicitor, and is now a barrister at the NSW Bar in Sydney. She has also previously worked at the United Nations in New York and indigenous legal aid in Darwin. Jane has a bachelors degree from Charles Sturt University and the University of Edinburgh, as well as a masters in law (BCL) from the University of Oxford. She was raised in Manly and is committed to assisting young people within the area.
Hayden King, Board Member of The Burdekin Association

Hayden King

Treasurer

Prior to his recent retirement from permanent executive roles, Hayden was Chief Operating Officer at Pendal Group (formerly BT Investment Management)...

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Prior to his recent retirement from permanent executive roles, Hayden was Chief Operating Officer at Pendal Group (formerly BT Investment Management). In that role Hayden was responsible for all functions across investment trading and exposure management, portfolio compliance, performance management and reporting, data management, project planning and implementation, service provider selection and oversight, information technology and product management. Hayden was also a member of the Pendal/BTIM Executive Committee and served as a Director on the Responsible Entity Boards of both the Institutional and Fund Services companies. Prior to Pendal Group, Hayden held similar senior executive positions with some of Australia’s leading financial services organisations over a distinguished career. Hayden is passionate about the mission and objectives of The Burdekin Association and bringing his skills and experience to support the care, support, education and development of young people.
Board member Marianna Brungs

Marianna Brungs

Board Member

Marianna brings experience on public policy issues from working in senior roles across the not-for-profit and government sectors in Australia and overseas ...

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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 and grow a global multi-sectoral partnership on child marriage, 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.
Alex Maitland, Board Member of The Burdekin Association

Alex Maitland

Board Member

Alex joined the Board in November 2023. Alex is a non-executive director experienced in corporate governance advisory, business management and operations...

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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.
Sid Gokani, Board Member of The Burdekin Association

SID GOKANI

Board Member

Sid's career has been about helping organisations to build scale and capability. He is passionate about driving transformational change and building positive organisation culture...

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With for-profit and Not for 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. 
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JORDAN Kuhnemann

Board Member

Jordan is an Investment Manager at Pemba Capital Partners, an investment firm that that focuses on SMEs in Australia and New Zealand.
In this capacity...

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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.

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