About Us
Meet Our Board of Directors
The Board recognises that fundamental to any corporate governance structure is a clear distinction of the respective roles of management and the Board. The Board is specifically responsible for the credit union’s strategy and policy, planning and budgeting, regulatory compliance, key personnel, and reporting to Members while ensuring adherence to ECU Australia’s Core Purpose and Values.
The role of the Board is to be custodians on behalf of the Members, to ensure that the Credit Union’s capabilities and financial value continue to be developed and are able to create value for present and future Members. The Board is ultimately responsible for all matters relating to the running of ECU Australia. Thus, in general, the Board has the final responsibility for the successful operation of ECU Australia. It is responsible for and has the authority to determine all matters relating to the policies, practices, management and operation of ECU Australia. It is required to do all things that may be necessary to be done in order to carry out the objectives of the Credit Union.
The Board of ECU Australia is committed to best practice corporate governance and therefore to a high standard of ethical conduct. It recognises that by behaving ethically its sets the standard for the rest of the Credit Union. The Board strongly believes that all the correct oversight structures of an independent Board and a Corporate Governance and Board Charter cannot compensate for the lack of an ethical corporate culture. ECU Australia strongly believes that by operating ethically, we are well placed to be a good corporate citizen.
ECUA manages a diverse range of significant risks. To this end the Board is committed to the identification and management of these risks throughout ECUA. The Board, through the CEO, has established a risk management system for assessing, monitoring and managing these risks.
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Name: | Christopher Turnbull |
| Position: | Chairman & Director - Independent | |
| Qualifications: | B.Bus, MAMI | |
| Experience: | Christopher Turnbull holds a General Management position at CS Energy. | |
| Responsibilities | Chairman, Ex Officio on all Committees |
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Name: | Greg Nucifora |
| Position: | Deputy Chairman - Independent | |
| Qualifications: | B.Comm, CA, MAMI, GAICD | |
| Experience: | Greg is a private client advisor with Bell Potter Securities in Cairns. | |
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Chairman - Audit & Risk Committee, Director Nominations Committee |
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Name: | John Andrejic |
| Position: | Director - Independent | |
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| Experience: | John is a senior executive and finance professional and brings 19 years experience in finance and infrastructure assets to the Board. John currently is the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of the North Queensland Airports Group. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Cairns Ports Limited (formerly Cairns Port Authority). | |
| Responsibilities | Chairman - Audit & Risk Committee |
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Name: | Morrie Cunningham |
| Position: | Director - Independent | |
| Qualifications: | NM, MAMI, MAIM | |
| Experience: | Morrie Cunningham is the former CEO of Cairns Region Group Apprentices Limited. | |
| Responsibilities | Member - Remuneration Committee | |
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Name: | Justin Fitzgerald |
| Position: | Director - Independent | |
| Qualifications: | B.Bus, Grad Dip Stat, M.Com, JP C Dec, MAMI | |
| Experience: | Justin Fitzgerald is employed with Ergon Energy as Executive General Manager Customer and Stakeholder Engagement | |
| Responsibilities | Member - Audit & Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee, Membership & Marketing Committee | |
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Name: | Paul Horn |
| Position: | Director - Independent | |
| Qualifications: | B.Comm, CFP, MAMI, JP C Dec | |
| Experience: | Paul Horn is a Director of Fowlers Group Pty Ltd. | |
| Responsibilities | Member - Remuneration Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, Membership & Marketing Committee |
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Name: | Phillip Pollard |
| Position: | Director – Non independent | |
| Qualifications: | MIE(Aust), MAICD, FAMI | |
| Experience: | Phillip Pollard was the Senior Engineer - Electricity Supply for FNQEB and Chairman of ECU Australia Board from 17/04/73 to 27/10/07. | |
| Responsibilities | Member - Corporate Governance Committee |
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Name: | Clive Skarott |
| Position: | Director – Non Independent | |
| Qualifications: | Diploma of Financial Services; FAMI; FAICD; JP (Qual.) | |
| Experience: | Clive Skarott was the Chief Executive Officer for up to 20 years and Company Secretary of the Electricity Credit Union Ltd for 35 years before retiring on 31 December 2008. Clive is currently the Chairman of Tropical Rainforest Institute Review Committee (JCU); Chairman of Tropical Queensland Centre for Oral Health Pty Ltd (trading as JCU Dental) and Patron of Advance Cairns. Clive has extensive Board experience as the former Chairman of FNQ Ports Corporation Ltd; Chairman of Queensland Ports Association and Director of Advance Cairns. | |
| Responsibilities | Chairman - Corporate Governance Committee | |
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Name: | Anthony Williamson |
| Position: | Director - Independent | |
| Qualifications: | B.Comm, MAMI, GAICD | |
| Experience: | Anthony Williamson is the Broker/Owner of Remax Real Estate Services in Cairns. Previously an Accountant with Price Waterhouse, Anthony has been recognised both Nationally and Internationally for his achievements within the Real Estate Industry. | |
| Responsibilities | Chairman - Membership & Marketing Committee | |
