Our board

The Alpine Resorts Victoria Board was established on 1 October 2022.

The Board brings together expertise in tourism, finance, environmental management, governance and Traditional Owner knowledge to provide strategic leadership for Victoria’s alpine resorts.

Ali has broad experience across the arts, education and public service, along with Local Government. She has held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the City of Greater Geelong since August 2023 and prior to this was Chief Executive Officer at Bass Coast Shire Council. Ali is an accredited executive coach, mediator and alumnus of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Ali holds a Master of Diplomacy and Trade, a Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education, and a Bachelor of Arts , and is a graduate of the AICD course. She is the currently Chair of the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Joint Venture.

Ali is passionate about developing high-performing teams and fostering an innovative, empowered, strategic and inclusive workplace culture.

Helen has extensive experience across the tourism and alpine sectors. She previously held executive roles with Merlin Entertainments Group, including Director – Business Development and Skifields, with responsibility for Mt Hotham and Falls Creek, as well as Treetop Walks in the Otway and Illawarra regions.

As Merlin’s Head of Victoria – ANZ Midway Division, Helen was responsible for Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium and contributed to the development of the LEGO® Discovery Centre Chadstone. Prior to this, she was General Manager at Australian Alpine Enterprises and the Mount Hotham Skiing Company.

Helen is a graduate of the AICD and has completed senior executive management courses. She has previously served as a board member of Visit Victoria, Alpine Resorts Tourism, the Australian Ski Areas Association, and as Chair of the Alpine Resorts Industry Advisory Group. She is a former director of the Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Mt Stirling, and Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Boards.

Helen is an outdoor enthusiast and resident of Victoria’s alpine region, with a strong commitment to sustainable environmental practices.

Daniel has extensive experience across state and local government and Traditional Owner organisations operating in alpine resort areas. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), which holds Registered Aboriginal Party status in the Mt Hotham and Mt Baw Baw alpine resorts.

Daniel previously held the role of General Manager – On Country, and has worked with Wellington Shire Council and the Department of Primary Industries.

He holds a Bachelor of Organisational Leadership and an Advanced Diploma of Land Management, and is a current member of the Gippsland Regional Partnership.

Daniel is a Jerrinja Yuin man from the south coast of New South Wales and has a lifelong connection to the Victorian and NSW High Country. He is passionate about supporting opportunities for Traditional Owners and young Aboriginal people to be actively involved in caring for Country.

Natalie lives in North East Victoria and has broad experience across marketing, communications and engagement. She works as a strategic consultant across private and public sector clients and has held senior roles including Director, Communications and Engagement at GOTAFE, and Executive Officer for Winemakers of Rutherglen.

Natalie holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a graduate of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program and the Australian Institute of Company Directors course, and is a Board Director and Company Secretary of Murray Regional Tourism.

She is a passionate motorsport and automotive enthusiast and an advocate for climate and environmental management to support the long‑term health of Victoria’s alpine environment.

Peter brings a lifetime of leadership experience across the transport and logistics sector. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Transport Association and the Victorian Waste Management Association, with previous roles at The Scott Group of Companies, Border Express and Ansett Freight Express.

Peter holds a Diploma of Financial Management, a Certificate in Supply Chain Management, and is a graduate of the AICD and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees.

He is currently Chair of the Transport Industry Council and the Victorian Food Relief Taskforce, a director of TWUSUPER Fund, and National Secretary and Treasurer of the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation.

Peter is passionate about strengthening alpine community resilience and promoting a coordinated, long‑term approach to resort management.

Fiona has more than 25 years’ experience across the property, infrastructure, superannuation and financial services sectors. She is currently Founder and Director of FIDUN Pty Ltd, and previously held senior leadership roles with AustralianSuper and Cbus Property.

Fiona holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Building (Property) and a Bachelor of Planning and Design, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

She has extensive experience in governance, investment strategy, asset development and ESG integration, and has served on a range of investment committees, joint venture boards and special purpose vehicle boards overseeing major property and infrastructure assets across Australia and New Zealand.

Fiona is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing organisations and supporting positive outcomes for communities and future generations.

Jamil is a senior executive with extensive experience across higher education, government and community engagement. He is currently Executive Director, External Community Engagement and Impact at Monash University, where he leads partnerships and initiatives that strengthen connections between the university and communities across Victoria and beyond.

A proud Yorta Yorta and Boonwurrung man, Jamil previously served as Director of the William Cooper Institute and has held leadership roles within the Victorian Public Service and KPMG. He currently serves in a range of advisory and governance roles focused on First Nations outcomes and community impact.

Jamil holds a Master of Education, a Bachelor of Science and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

He is passionate about advancing opportunities for First Nations people and fostering meaningful partnerships that create lasting social and community benefit.

John is an experienced chair, non-executive director and former chief executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across major public sector organisations. He is currently Chair of the Building Industry Consultative Council, a Director of the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and Principal of Aeon Advisory.

John previously served as Chief Executive of VicRoads and EPA Victoria, Chair of WorkSafe Victoria, and a Director of the Transport Accident Commission. He has extensive expertise in governance, organisational transformation, risk management, regulation and stakeholder engagement.

He holds a Bachelor of Economics, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed advanced executive leadership programs in Australia and overseas.

John is passionate about strong organisational culture, accountability and helping organisations create positive outcomes for the communities they serve.

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