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Chairperson
With core competencies centred around cyber risk, governance, technology and operational processes developed over 30+ years both in Australia and internationally, Megan Haas brings a unique perspective to Development Victoria. Megan is a Non-Executive Director of Tesserent Ltd, member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Note Printing Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Australia, RMIT Council Member and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. Formerly a PwC Cyber Security & Forensic Services Partner Megan has worked with organisations across international borders and industries including pharmaceutical, gaming, retail, manufacturing, government, media, financial services and communications.
Natalie MacDonald
Deputy Chair
Natalie MacDonald is Chief Executive Officer of the Country Fire Authority. Prior to appointment to this role in February 2021, Natalie was Vice-President (Strategy & Development) at La Trobe University. In her 8 years in this role, Natalie focused on forward strategy of the University and the transformation of its campuses to create economic growth, community value and high-quality research, teaching and student life environments. Natalie has extensive experience in public administration, governance and the delivery of services including government services, information services, building and design,accommodation, maintenance, facilities management and procurement services and the delivery of services across wide geographical areas. She is currently serving on the Victorian Building Authority Board and has served and is serving on a number of Commonwealth and state bodies.
Jacqui Walters
Jacqui Walters is an experienced Senior Executive and non-executive Director who has worked across many industries including transport, infrastructure and professional services. She has a strong international track record in establishing new businesses and organisational reform and transformation. She has advised local, state and federal government clients on improving major capital project performance and infrastructure outcomes. Jacqui is Chair of CleanCo Queensland Ltd, a non-executive Director and Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee of Slater & Gordon Ltd, and a non-executive Director of the not-for-profit youth resilience organisation Pathways to Resilience. She is also on the Queensland Advisory Committee of the not-for-profit organisation, Second Bite. Jacqui is a Partner of Era Innovation and Era Ventures. Jacqui holds a Bachelor of Commerce, held a Certified Practicing Accountant qualification for 12 years and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
James Flintoft
James Flintoft has substantial private sector and government executive leadership and governance experience. James is a director of the Transport Accident Commission and Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal. James spent 10 years in the public service, including as Chief Executive of Regional Development Victoria facilitating civic infrastructure and precinct development. Before joining the public service, he spent 20 years working in the private sector,including as Managing Director, Business Banking at ANZ Bank and as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. James has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws, an MBA from the Wharton School, and is a Graduate of the AICD.
Sonya Miller
Sonya Miller is the founding Director of Dynamic Property Group and Armitage Jones, a specialist project management and property advisory consultancy. She has extensive experience in the property industry with exposure to a diverse range of complex projects.
Prior to establishing Armitage Jones, Sonya worked for a range of private and public property and construction companies in senior management roles. During this time, she has led significant development projects where she managed a Victorian Portfolio of over $500 million across residential, industrial and commercial projects. She is motivated by working on high profile, complex projects with the need to engage with multiple stakeholders including JV partners, shareholders, consultants, government authorities, with a diverse range of interests.
Sonya has a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons), a Bachelor of Property and Construction and a Bachelor of Planning and Design, and is a Graduate of the AICD.
Jeremy Loeliger
Jeremy Loeliger is the Commissioner of the National Basketball League, having previously held the offices of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
Since his appointment in 2015, Jeremy has overseen the League’s emergence from the brink of bankruptcy to become a profitable mainstream national sporting league that has captured the attention of basketball fans around the world.
In this period the NBL has undergone a major transformation and is now Australia’s fastest growing professional sporting league.
Before joining the NBL, Loeliger was a partner of a national law firm, practising corporate and commercial law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets. In that time, he also carved out a successful sports law practice. He sat on the Executive Committee of the Victorian Chapter of the Australia China Business Council, is an Adjunct Fellow to Victoria University's Victoria Business Confucius Institute and is a champion of Sino-Australian trade and sports diplomacy.
Updated on 26 May 2023