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MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mark Rigotti MAICD
BA, LLB Hons, LLM
Mark joined the Australian Institute of Company Directors as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in 2022. Mark served as the Global CEO at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) for two terms over 2014-2020 where he was also a Partner. He was also Chair of the firm's Global Executive, Chair of the Global Diversity & Inclusion Group and a Member of the HSF Global Partnership Council. He was responsible for developing and implementing the “Beyond 2020” strategy. Prior to becoming the Global CEO of HSF, he was a member of the management team having led a number of practice groups including the Banking and Finance Group as well as the Corporate Group. He practised as a Partner in the Banking & Finance area.
Mark is the Chair of Redkite Children's Charity, a Non-Executive Director of Smartgroup Corporation Limited (ASX: SIQ) and a Board Member of the European Australian Business Council. Additionally, Mark is a member of Financial Services Institute of Australia.
Mark was based in London from 2013 until 2020.
He is a graduate of the University of Sydney, Melbourne University (Mt Eliza), Harvard University and Singularity University.
GENERAL MANAGER EDUCATION AND POLICY LEADERSHIP
Louise Petschler GAICD
BA(Hons)
Louise is General Manager Education & Policy Leadership, with responsibilities including AICD’s education portfolio, public policy positions and contemporary practice initiatives.
Louise joined AICD in 2015 to lead AICD’s advocacy functions. Louise was previously the CEO of the Customer Owned Banking Association and has held senior roles in financial services, government and community organisations. She has served on boards in the financial services and community sector and is currently a director of HADIA Foundation, a charity providing humanitarian services in Afghanistan. Louise is a graduate member of the AICD and a member of Chief Executive Women.
GENERAL MANAGER MEMBERS AND CLIENTS
Kathryn Marshall GAICD
MBA
Kathryn joined the AICD in 2014, and is responsible for the Member, Directors and Clients products and services portfolio.
Kathryn has over twenty years’ experience as a senior executive and national manager within the education, retail, and wholesale sectors.
Industry experience covering education, pharmaceutical, fashion and cosmetics with a focus on generating results through leadership, transformational change management and process improvement.
Kathryn has a Master’s in Business Administration and has served on the board of not-for-profit organisation dLux Media Arts.
GENERAL MANAGER, ENGAGEMENT
Jenny West GAICD
MBA, B.Ec
Jenny boasts a rich and varied professional background in both government and consulting. Prior to her appointment at the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), she served as the Director of Balmoral Strategic Consulting and the Deputy Secretary of Trade and International with the New South Wales (NSW) Government.
Preceding these appointments, Jenny held several key positions at Austrade, including General Manager for Trade and Investment, and General Manager for Digital Innovation and Client Services. In these roles, she was instrumental in facilitating the international expansion of Australian businesses.
Jenny has 20+ years of experience in the private sector, working in General Management, Sales and Marketing for companies such as Westpac, Telstra, and Diageo, both locally and internationally. She holds a degree in Economics and a Masters in International Business.
Jenny values creating high-performing teams with diverse cultural backgrounds. She has successfully built teams that outperform expectations. Her approach to team building is grounded in fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers team members to contribute their best work.
Jenny received recognition for her work at Westpac, where she participated in the Quest Leadership Program and won the "Women of Influence" Award in 2013. She is passionate about leadership and talent development and has spearheaded the cultural diversity agenda at both Westpac and Telstra. Jenny holds several Board positions, including the UTS Business School's "Industry Advisory Board."
COO AND CDIO
Vince Di Chiara
BEng / MBA
Vince joined the AICD in May 2020 with over 20 years’ experience across the technology and financial services landscapes, including with media and software companies. He brings a growth mindset and a focus on technology’s capacity to help an organisation achieve its purpose.
Most recently he was CIO and Executive Director, Business Technology Services at the Revenue NSW (NSW Department of Customer Service). Prior to that, he held various roles at CBA, including General Manager & CIO of Global Markets.
In these roles, Vince’s commitment to the development and execution of technology and digital strategy has underpinned business transformations, along with the introduction of Agile and Lean practices.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Helen Wild FAICD
BCom, GradDipACG, FCPA, FGIA, CIA
Helen has over 25 years’ strategic commercial experience encompassing private, government and not-for-profit organisations, holding senior management and executive positions across industries including education, insurance, aviation, manufacturing, rail, construction and local government. The breadth of Helen's experience includes financial management, corporate governance, risk management, legal compliance, human resources, information technology and media relations.
Helen's qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Matthew Johnson
B.A. Hist&Pol. and MSc HR
Matthew Johnson is the Chief People Officer and joined the AICD in 2016. With 30 years of experience, he specialises in strategic HR, performance management, and cultural change. His diverse industry experience across financial services, mining, not-for-profit, and healthcare sectors makes him a seasoned HR practitioner with an impressive track record in driving organisational performance.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.
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