Board

HVRF Board 2012The HVRF is governed by an independent Board of Directors representing leading Australian business and cultural leaders who oversee the general direction and emphasis of the organisation.   

Many have contributed to the work of the Foundation for over
ten years and passionately support its important regional
contribution.

Chairman's message from the 2010-11 Annual Report
  

Current Board of Directors  
Chairman Professor Eileen Doyle  
HVRF Chairman since 1998
Board Member, CSIRO | Director, GPT | Director, Boral Limited | Director, Bradken Limited | Board Member, Hunter Founders Forum
Members Professor Maree Gleeson, OAM  
Joined the HVRF Board in 2012
Conjoint and Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Health University of Newcastle | Non-Executive Director, Research Australia
  Mr Rory Gordon  
Joined the HVRF Board in 2004
General Manager - Health Safety & Environment, Rio Tinto Coal Australia
  Dr Nigel Lyons  
Joined the HVRF Board in 2007
Chief Operating Officer, Health Reform Transitional Organisation Northern
  Ms Michelle McPherson  
Joined the HVRF Board in 2009
Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, NIB Health Funds |  Director of Newcastle Port Corporation
  Dr John McNaughton, AM  
Joined the HVRF Board in 1978
Director, Palmer Bruyn & Parker
  Mr Richard Owens, OAM  
Former HVRF Chairman 1971-1972 and re-joined the HVRF Board in 1987
Chairman, R.O.I. Pty Limited | Board Member, Hunter Valley Training Company
  Mr Bruce Tyrrell, AM  
Joined the HVRF Board in 1994
General Manager, Tyrrell's Vineyards
Executive Dr Wej Paradice, AM
Chief Executive, Hunter Valley Research Foundation | Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle | Director, Tom Farrell Institute