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She/her/hers

Kerry Thompson

Board Chair

Kerry Thompson is a highly accomplished and experienced senior executive and CEO, within the state, local government and not-for-profit sectors.

Her previous roles have included CEO at Maribyrnong and Wyndham City Councils, and the Lost Dogs Home.

Kerry has been a director on various boards for over 16 years, and was the CEO at Municipal Association of Victoria until March 2023.

Qualifications
B. Bus. (RMIT), Grad. Dip. in Management (RMIT), FAICD

Special responsibilities
Chair and ex-officio member of the Finance and Audit Committee

Sam Sondhi

Board Director Sam has experience across investment banking, private investment and the not-for-profit sectors in Australia.

Khoi Cao-Lam

Board Director, Deputy Chair Khoi is a lawyer by background and has worked in corporate law, international development, not for profit organisations and the public sector.

Lorraine Parsons

Board Director Lorraine is an Aboriginal woman who identifies with her mother’s Alyawarr country and brings together her Aboriginal identity and her extensive experience in health.

Lisa McKenzie

Board Director Lisa has more than 20 years experience across health, aged care, disability, and community sectors.

Ron Exiner

Board Director Ron has an extensive background in local government and a wealth of experience in corporate governance, strategic planning and accountability.

David Nairn

Board Director David has more than forty years experience as a chartered accountant providing services to a wide range of organisations including not-for-profit, family business, public sector organisations and listed companies in New Zealand, Canada and Australia.

Philip Templeton

Board Director Philip has been a Director of PTA Architecture for more than 20 years where the practice portfolio includes retirement and aged care facilities and primary care, as well as residential and commercial projects in the inner north of Melbourne.

Alecia Rathbone

Board Director Alecia is a qualified accountant with over 20 years experience across the for-profit and for-purpose sectors.

Mayada Dib

Board Director Mayada has worked as a lawyer in private practice, in corporate settings and as a barrister. She has extensive experience in the areas of health and medical law, and bioethics.

About us

cohealth is a not-for-profit community health organisation. We provide essential health and support services in Melbourne’s CBD, inner-north and inner-west, and the east coast of Tasmania.

Our organisation

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