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TAFE SA Board of Directors

TAFE SA is a statutory corporation owned by the South Australian Government. The Board of Directors is charged with building the TAFE SA brand, growing the reputation for quality, and achieving specific targets and outcomes.

Ingrid Haythorpe

Ingrid Haythorpe GAICD (Chair)

Ms Haythorpe is the Managing Partner of PEG Consulting and founder and Principal of The Dux Project. She has led significant projects for the Victorian, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and South Australian governments including a number of independent reviews of legislation. She has senior executive experience across numerous agencies in the South Australian Government including Chief Executive of the Attorney-General’s Department.  Ingrid is a board member of Central Adelaide Local Health Network and Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee.

Andrea Broadfoot

TAFE SA Board Director - Andrea Broadfoot

Ms Broadfoot has a deep understanding of TAFE SA through a regional lens and is an elected member of the Port Lincoln City Council. She also has public sector experience and was most recently a significant contributor to the development of the Roadmap for the Future of TAFE SA

Andrew-Clarke

TAFE SA Board Director - Andrew Clarke

Andrew commenced his career as an apprentice plumber at TAFE SA's Regency Campus in the early 1980s. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Master Plumbers Association of South Australia, bringing over 30 years of senior leadership experience. His career includes serving on boards and national committees within the building and construction industry. Andrew’s expertise spans training and skills development, along with providing strategic oversight of operations, further cementing his role as a respected leader in the sector.

Dr-Craig-Fowler

TAFE SA Board Director - Craig Fowler

Dr Fowler has recently held the position of Managing Director for the National Centre for Vocational Education Research, and brings significant knowledge and understanding of the vocational education sector.
Sharon-Gollan

TAFE SA Board Director - Sharon Gollan

Sharon Gollan is a descendent of the Ngarrindjeri nation of South Australia, with family and cultural connections to many communities within and beyond South Australia. Sharon is a self-employed Cultural Consultant and Facilitator who has contributed over the last 24 years to the evaluation of community-based projects, strategic planning, policy development, community consultation, curriculum development, education/training and social-emotional wellbeing projects in the Aboriginal health and community services sector.

David-Hughes

TAFE SA Board Director - David Hughes

Mr Hughes is a former Chief Financial Officer at Homestart Finance and has held Chief Financial Officer positions over many years with organisations operating in both the For Profit and Not For Profit sectors and operating both nationally and internationally. He also brings many years of experience in implementing and managing large and complex IT systems domestically and internationally.

Susan-James-Relly

TAFE SA Board Director - Prof Susan James Relly

Prof Susan James Relly is Dean of the School of Education at the University of Adelaide. Susan’s research interests include vocational education and training policy, apprenticeship and work-based learning, social mobility and non-graduate occupations, further education, teaching, learning and assessment.

Susan is an Honorary Research Fellow of Oxford University. Prior to returning to Australia, Susan held a number of academic leadership roles at Oxford University including Deputy Director of the Department of Education, and Associate Head (Education) of the Social Science Division. Susan’s contribution to vocational education through her research and inquiry is valued for the thought leadership she provides to the academy and practise of applied learning.

Leah Marrone

TAFE SA Board Director - Leah Marrone

Ms Marrone is a Barrister at Flinders Chambers and brings extensive legal experience gained across her career including at the Crown Solicitor’s Office and Legal Services Commission. She is also a member of the Respect at Work Council, is the Immediate Past President of Australian Women Lawyers Ltd and is a current member of the Law Foundation (State Board).

Nicolle-Rantanen-Reynolds

TAFE SA Board Director - Nicolle Rantanen Reynolds

Nicolle is an experienced Board Chair and Director holding formal tertiary qualifications as a Certified Practising Accountant (Fellow), as well as holding the degrees of Master of Commercial Law and Master of Business Administration. Nicolle is also a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce.

Nicolle previously served as Chief Executive of the Public Trustee in South Australia and Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Treasury and Finance (SA). Her current board roles include the Transition Council for Adelaide University.

Nicolle will contribute her expertise in finance, corporate governance, legal, risk management, government policy and regulation. She also brings knowledge of the policy expectations for tertiary education provision, which includes the option for a reclassification of TAFE SA as a new provider type, as signalled in the University Accord recommendations.

Helen-Strickland

TAFE SA Board Director - Helen Strickland

Helen is a regionally based, self-employed business owner. Strickland Solutions offers consultancy services with a focus on workforce development, policy, strategic planning and implementation, and project management. Helen is also an owner/partner for the Caroline Hills Wine Label in the Limestone Coast Region.

Ministerial Representatives

Appointed under Section 8 of the Public Corporations Act 1993 to attend the meetings of the Board.

Department for Education

Nil.

Department of Treasury & Finance

Ms Jane Burton - Director, Account Management is the Treasurer’s representative on the TAFE SA Board of Directors.

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