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.

Julia has more than 20 years’ experience in sustainability, governance, marketing and stakeholder engagement. She is currently General Manager – Mobility at RACV, leading work to help Victorians travel sustainably, safely and affordably.

Her previous roles include Global Head of Environmental Sustainability at ANZ Banking Group, Director of Corporate Responsibility at InterContinental Hotels Group, and General Manager Marketing at Aussie Farmers Direct. Julia holds qualifications in Marketing, Management and Environmental Management.

She is a member of the AICD and has served on the Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board and the Alpine Resorts Co‑ordinating Council. Julia is currently a Board Member of the Natural Resources Conservation Trust of Victoria, where she also chairs the Governance and Performance Committee.

Julia enjoys hiking, camping and skiing.

Nadia has extensive experience across government social infrastructure, including health, education and housing, with a focus on precinct development and community outcomes. She is currently a Partner at Maverick Advisors, and previously held roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Department of Education  and Training, and the Department of Human Services.

She holds a Master of Commerce, a Bachelor of Applied Science, and a Diploma of Property Development.

Nadia is currently a non‑executive director of Housing First Limited. She enjoys spending time outdoors in Victoria’s alpine region and is passionate about her Ukrainian heritage and community connections.

Michael has extensive experience in the alpine industry, having held leadership roles in Australia, the United States and Canada, and later worked as an international and local resort consultant.

He is a former General Counsel of the Grollo Group and Executive Director of the Australian Ski Areas Association.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Jurisprudence, and is a graduate and Fellow of the AICD. He has previously served as a director of Bank First, Chairman of the National Alpine Museum of Australia, and a member of the Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board.

Michael is passionate about alpine and eco‑tourism and enjoys skiing, mountaineering, hiking and mentoring emerging leaders.

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.

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