Our People

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD).
• Bachelor of Laws, Master of Business Administration - International Business (Hons), Master of International Relations and Master of Construction Law.

Experience

Non-Executive Director with 13 years’ experience in community housing. Legal practitioner with over 10 years' experience primarily in the areas of commercial and construction law in private practice and in-house with global engineering consultancy firms (advising on all aspects of major infrastructure projects, including joint ventures and alliances), with additional experience in commercial and civil litigation, debt recovery and insolvency, privacy, tax and employment law. Author in the area of intellectual property, as well as authoring 3 editions of a NSW legal text on community housing and 1 edition of a QLD legal text on community housing.

Special responsibilities

Deputy Chair. Chair of Nominations and Governance Committee

Board member since 2005

Qualifications

• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
• Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA)
• Fellow Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA)
• Fellow Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS)
• Master of Business Administration (International Business)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate
• Governance, Bachelor of Arts (Accounting)
• Registered Tax Agent.

Experience

Non-Executive Director with over 8 years’ experience in both disability and community housing. Executive career including CFO and Company Secretary roles with ASX, NSX and NASDAQ listed companies, as well as private

and not-for-profit organisations across a range of industries.

Special responsibilities

Chair of Audit Risk and Compliance Committee

Board member since 2014

Qualifications

• Group Managing Director of Compass Housing.
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Business (MBus), and other tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business Management, Workplace Safety and Workplace Training.
• Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Experience

Group Managing Director of Compass Housing Services Co Ltd. He is currently a member of PowerHousing Australia, the primary industry representative organisation for the majority of Australia's largest community housing providers, a Director of the Australasian Housing Institute and a member of various other related committees and panels.

He has previous experience in CEO and senior management roles in for profit human services organisations and is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration.

Special responsibilities

Executive Board Member, Group Managing Director, Director of Subsidiaries

Board member since 2012

Qualifications

• Retired CEO of a Financial Institution.
• Certified Practicing Accountant - CPA
• Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors - GAICD
• Member of the Australian Computer Society - MACS
• Diploma of Financial Services from the Australian College of Commerce and Management.

Experience

Involved in the Community Housing Sector as a Director since 2008.

Paul is a retired Chief Executive of a financial institution with over 27 years' experience as a senior executive in the financial services and not-for-profit sectors in Australia.

Special responsibilities

Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Member of Appeals Committee, Member of Nomination and Governance Committee, Member of Audit Risk & Compliance Committee, Member of NSW State Advisory Committee.

Board member since 2010

Qualifications

• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
• Diploma of Business – Employment Plus

Experience

Non-Executive Director with experience in business development, contract management, projects, business planning and relationship management.

Special responsibilities

Member of the Remuneration Committee, Member of Nominations and Governance Committee, Member of Appeals Committee and Member of NSW State Advisory Committee.

Board member since 2016

Qualifications

• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) University of Sydney

Experience

Non-Executive Director with over 8 years’ experience in community housing. Executive career for 35 years, including Executive Director, Regional Manager, and Project Director roles with ASX listed companies, in Funds Management, Finance, Development and Construction. General Manager, CEO and Board member of variety of infrastructure, health and social infrastructure related PPP’s and assets, and not-for-profit organisations .

Special responsibilities

Member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Board member since 2017

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australia Institute of Company Director (FAICD)
• Bachelor of Economics (Honours First Class)
• Diploma of Education
• Diploma of Urban and Regional Planning

Experience

Senior executive in State and Local government for 20 years. 10 years as a private consultant in economic, strategy and property. Experience on private and public sector Boards and advisory groups. Extensive knowledge and skills in public sector strategy and policy development, project management, engagement and stakeholder relations. Strong experience in grant funding, economic impact assessment and project approval pathways.

Special responsibilities

Member of the Nominations & Governance Committee

Board member since 2017

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Major) 1983 Newcastle University.
• AICD Company Directors – Fellow
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator Professional Accreditation Program (MBTI)

Experience

Over 17 years’ experience as a Non-Executive Director of Unlisted Public Companies, NFP’s and government organisations. Has developed a range of specialised skill sets including Governance, Risk, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Relations and Finance. Has held various board committee memberships which have relied on these skills, in particular his financial and accounting qualifications.

Paul's leadership roles span over 30 years, with 20 years in local government senior management, ranging from Community and Recreation Services to Corporate and Business Services. An acumen for business development led to 10 years as CEO of Newcastle Airport leading its evolution as a major regional economic driver providing excellent shareholder returns, significantly enhanced access and connectivity through the ongoing development of a well-regarded, vital community asset.

Paul has had extensive dealings with all levels of Government. This includes participating in a number of local, state and Commonwealth government reviews and committees. He is currently the principal of a consultancy to various tourism, government, wine industry and aviation clients as well as offering individual coaching and mentoring support.

Special responsibilites

Member of the Remuneration Committee

Board Member since April 2017

Greg is the Group Managing Director of Compass Housing Services Co Ltd.

Compass Housing has been delivering community housing since its inception in 1994 and Greg has been its CEO since 2004. Since that time, Compass has emerged as one of the leading Community Housing Providers in New South Wales and Queensland States and is one of the largest community housing organisations in Australia.

Greg is currently the Chair of the External Relations Committee of the International Housing Partnership and Co-Chair of the United Nations Habitat Partner Constituent Group for Civil Society.  He has served in various governance roles for PowerHousing Australia, the NSW Federation of Housing Associations and the Australasian Housing Institute as well as other homelessness and human service organisations.

Greg has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Masters in Business (M. Bus) from Newcastle University and other tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Project Management, Workplace Safety and Workplace Training, as well as, other qualifications relevant to former vocations as a minister of religion and police detective. He has previous experience in CEO and senior management roles in for profit human service organisations and is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration and is a certified professional member of the Australasian Housing Institute, a graduate member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Australian Institute of Management.

Since the foundation of the organisation, Compass Housing has continually sought to improve in assets and tenancy management, client outcomes and financial outcomes. Improvements in these areas over the last 25 years have seen the company grow to over 140 employed staff today, with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, net assets of $340m with an annual revenue of $42m.

Lyndall brings over 10 years’ experience in the community housing sector.

Lyndall is currently responsible for the Corporate Services Department of Compass Housing. In this capacity she is responsible for Business Development, Marketing, Environmental Development, and Human Resource functions, Property Acquisitions, Complaints Management, Project Management and Disability Services.

Throughout her ten years with Compass Housing, Lyndall has been highly involved in the growth of the organisation, which has involved a number of stock transfers including whole of estate locations. Prior to her roles with Compass, Lyndall worked in the construction industry.

Lyndall is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company of Directors, is currently undertaking Bachelor of Business Management. Lyndall has completed an Advanced Diploma Management, a Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Interior Design.

Ian currently oversees Compass’ governance, administration, information and financial services. Ian is highly skilled in the areas of financial and management accounting, project management, strategic planning, risk management, business administration, and information management.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Strategic financial planning for the group, which includes treasury functions, cash flow management and forecasting, as well budget preparation and co-ordination
• Compass Group’s financial reporting requirements
• Assisting in the preparation of tender submissions
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, statutory and taxation requirements
• Audit liaison
• Assistance in preparation of Statutory Accounts, and
• Management of Compass’ governance and compliance activities, which include internal audit and controls, quality assurance, risk management, regulatory compliance and reporting functions of the Compass Group.

As the General Manager of Operations, Lisa oversees the asset and tenancy management of approximately 3,300 properties across NSW spanning over regional city areas including Newcastle & the Central Coast across to remote areas including Broken Hill & Wilcannia.

Operating the key functions of Compass’ provision of tenancy services, Lisa leads an Executive Operations team managing over sixty employees across eight frontline locations. Lisa is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic operational policy contributing to ongoing reform in housing service and the establishment of strategic partnerships linking tenants, housing, support, training and education. Lisa oversees the Pathways allocations and the homelessness program - This Way Home, in Newcastle as well as multiple other supported tenancy projects aimed at providing current tenants with pathways to self-sustainability.

Commencing her career in Merchant Banking, Lisa has held financial, business management and senior management positions for not for profits and commercial entities over the past 20 years. Qualified as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), holds a Bachelor of Business (B.Bus) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Lisa currently holds director positions on two boards; Compass' commercial entity My Place Property and the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation. Lisa was a Councillor for the Maitland City Council 2008-2012 and is currently a Councillor for the City Of Newcastle.

Dave Adamson is knowledge manager at Compass Housing Services, Newcastle, NSW.  He arrived in Australia in 2015 and retains the title of emeritus professor at the University of South Wales, UK, where he worked for 30 years and held the chair of Community and Social Policy. He has extensive experience of research, evaluation and policy development in housing, regeneration and anti-poverty related areas.  He was the author of the Towards a National Housing Strategy. His current interests include housing policy, housing-led community renewal and social housing innovation.

Bernadette set up Compass Housing NZ in 2015, a subsidiary of one of largest social housing organisations in Australia with a 30 year history of managing social and affordable housing.  She has a background in urban planning and social science; she has an established track record in planning housing in greenfield and brownfield developments for over 10 years in Australia and New Zealand. 

More recently she has been in involved in planning new social housing in NZ and shares her experience of managing the differing expectations of investors, developers, private residents and social housing tenants. 

Bernadette has a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Sydney University and a PhD that she completed through City Futures Research Centre at University of New South Wales