Board

Our Board

Under the terms of the revised Constitution, the Board comprises:

• The National President, who is elected by the members of the Association
• The Chief Executive Officer
• Up to eight Directors, with one Director being nominated by each member Association

The Board meets face to face twice each year. The Executive holds regular teleconferences between these meetings.

Current Board

Our Board is responsible for the governance of the organisation. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for its management. The Board establishes the results to be achieved and delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the task of achieving these results.

Our Patron
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

President
Ita Buttrose

Treasurer
Craig Masarei

Secretary
Michael Pedler

Members
John McKellar
Neil Samuel 
Marianne Gevers
Peter Baume, AO
Richard Cooper
Sue Bradley
Glenn Rees, the National Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer's Australia.

Statement of expectations

In performing their duties, the Board shall:

• At all times act lawfully and consistently with Alzheimer's Australia policies
• Meet regularly to monitor the performance of management and Alzheimer’s Australia as a whole
• Ensure that they receive regular and accurate reporting on financial and service provision matters
• Regularly review its own performance as a basis for development and quality assurance
• Carry out its meetings in such a manner as to ensure fair and full participation of all Board members
• Ensure the assets of Alzheimer’s Australia are protected by a suitable risk management strategy
• Honour its obligations to Alzheimer’s Australia consistent with the Constitution.

For more information, see the Role of the Executive (PDF).