Executive Director's Summary and The Harbour Trust (PDF - 623.26 ...

Annual Report 2007-08
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Members
Mr Kevin McCann AM, Chair
Mr McCann is a non-executive
director of the Trust. He is also a
non-executive director of a number
of leading Australian listed
companies. He is Chairman of
Healthscope Limited and Origin
Energy Limited, lead independent
director of Macquarie Bank Limited and is a director of
BlueScope Steel Limited. He is a member of the
Council of the National Library of Australia. He
practised in corporate and commercial law as a partner
of Allens Arthur Robinson for 35 years and Chairman of
the firm for 10 years. Mr McCann holds a Master of
Laws, Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. He is
experienced in finance and commercial matters.
Mr Robert Conroy
Mr Conroy is a non-executive
director, nominated by the NSW
Government. Mr Conroy is Executive
Director, Park Management Division,
NSW Department of Environment
and Climate Change. He holds a
Master of Management, Bachelor of
Arts and a Diploma in Environmental Studies. Mr
Conroy is a Director of the Blue Mountains World
Heritage Institute and of the Australasian Fire
Authorities Council, and is a member of the NSW Bush
Fire Coordinating Committee. Mr Conroy has more
than 30 years experience in managing protected areas.
Ms Diana Talty
Ms Talty is a non-executive
director, nominated by the NSW
Government. Ms Talty has wide
ranging experience in urban and
waterfront development through her
employment in the Office of the
Federal Minister for Urban and
Regional Development in 1970’s, the NSW Department
of Planning, the Darling Harbour Authority and now in
the role of Executive Director, Major Projects for the
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. Ms Talty holds a
Bachelor of Arts. In 2002 she was awarded the NSW
Government Public Service Medal in recognition of
her contribution to the Darling Harbour project.
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Clr Susan Hoopmann
Clr Hoopmann is a non-executive
director. Clr Hoopmann is Popularly
Elected Mayor of Hunters Hill, a
company director and chairs
numerous boards, committees and
organisations with wide-ranging
responsibilities such as traffic,
conservation, planning and education. Clr Hoopmann
chairs the seven Councils Insurance Pools
(Metropool), is Vice Chair of the Northern Sydney
Region of Councils (NSROC) and is involved with
various Local Government committees and charities.
Clr Hoopmann is also a member of the Trust’s Audit
and Risk Management Committee.
Mr Peter Lowry OAM
Mr Lowry is a non-executive
director, a law graduate and is
chairman of a number of
companies involved in urban
planning and residential
development, particularly in the
restoration of heritage projects.
His companies are also involved in the hospitality
industry. He is a board member of the National
Trust, the Planning Research Centre of the University
of Sydney and is a Member of the Planning Institute
of Australia. He was a Reserve Army officer.
Mr Lowry is Chair of the Trust's Audit and Risk
Management Committee.
Dr John Moriarty AM
Dr Moriarty is a non-executive
director. Dr Moriarty holds a
Bachelor of Arts and was granted a
Churchill Fellowship for overseas
study on the history and culture of
indigenous peoples. He is chairman
and co-owner of Balarinji, the
country’s leading indigenous art and design studio.
Dr Moriarty has been in executive positions in the
Departments of Aboriginal Affairs for Commonwealth
and state governments, and continues to hold board
positions relating to indigenous issues. He was a
member of the former National Indigenous Council,
an advisory body to the Commonwealth Government.