Board

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 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.

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 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.