Brian Meltzer

BCom, M.Ec

Chairman

Brian undertook a 25 year career in investment banking, prior to becoming Chief Economist of ICI Australia (now Orica).  His breadth of expertise includes major property transactions, corporate advisory, corporate finance, management buyouts, venture capital and large scale syndications. He has held a number of Board and Board Advisory roles for private companies in the human resources, health, aged care, software, entertainment and finance sectors, including Director of a federal government licensed Innovation Investment Fund and co-founder of OSA Group, a provider of mental health services to corporates.  Brian is also a Director of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Prana Biotechnology and Chairman of a privately owned corporate health business.

Michael Daddo  

BBus (Marketing)

Michael is the Managing Partner of The Shannon Company, with over 25 years of senior management experience in marketing and advertising including Director of Ogilvy & Mather Australia, Director of George Patterson Bates and Founding Managing Director and National Partner of M&C Saatchi Melbourne. Throughout his career, Michael has held a number of Board and Advisory roles including Strategic Advisor to Reach, Trustee of the Victorian Arts Centre and Director of the Richmond Football Club.

Jeremy Long  

B.Bldg, FAIB

Jeremy is a Lead Quality, Environmental and Safety Auditor and Systems Consultant with DLCS International. Prior to an accident that left Jeremy a paraplegic, Jeremy worked as a Building Project Manager for several large construction organisations. Jeremy is the Managing Director of Jeremy R. Long Building Consultants Pty Ltd and past Chairman and Director of Disability Sport & Recreation.

Paul Solomon

B.Com, Ph.D. (AM), MAICD, FAIM, FIML

Paul holds more than 20 years’ experience, both nationally and internationally, in the business, services, healthcare, finance, education and social sectors. He is the Chairman of the International Parking Group (IPG) and Director of an International Management Consulting Company.  His past positions have included Executive Chairman of the Somaia Group, National Executive for a major ASX Company, General Manager of the Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre (VIC), Associate Professor with Wollongong University and Managing Director of the Central Health Department (WA). He has contributed to a number charitable Boards including Red Cross, Anti-Cancer Council (VIC) and Austin Research Institute and has been a member of a number of National Policy Committees including the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Committee.

Catherina Toh  

BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), GAICD

Catherina is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of cybersecurity venture capital firm, 5i Capital Pte Ltd, licensed in Singapore and with an Asia-Pacific (ex-China) focus. Since 2004 she has been running her own legal and regulatory compliance consultancy, advising major financial services organisations in Australia and Asia on compliance, risk management and strategy development. Throughout her career, Catherina has held a number of senior executive positions across a variety of organisations including PwC and National Australia Bank. She is an experienced company Director, with Board and Committee experience in the not-for-profit, private and public sectors. She is also a Director of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Chair of its Finance and Investment Committee and a Director of AMES Australia. Catherina is also founding partner and was the inaugural Chair of Social Venture Partners Melbourne, a venture philanthropy organisation.

Peter Turner  

MHA, FCPA, FAIM, AFCHSM, MAICD

Managing Director & CEO

Peter has been the Chief Executive Officer of Independence Australia since 2005. He has worked in a range of senior management positions in the health and community services industry for over 25 years in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He is a Harvard Club Fellow, an Alumnus of Leadership Victoria, a volunteer Surveyor for the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, Chairman of a Community Health Service and has also served as the pro bono Chief Executive of a charitable trust.