Our Board
Leadership Victoria is an independent Not for profit. We are a charity and a social enterprise. LV Board Members contribute their time pro-bono to our mission:
Christine Nixon AO, APM
Chair, Leadership Victoria
Former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Christine Nixon AO, APM has been appointed Chair of Leadership Victoria, marking a significant milestone for the not-for-profit social enterprise at a time when strong leadership has never been more vital.
As the first female Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, leading 14,000 staff between 2001 and 2009, and leading the Victorian Bushfire Recovery after the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires, Christine is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and opportunities of leadership in today’s society.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2022
As the first female Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, leading 14,000 staff between 2001 and 2009, and leading the Victorian Bushfire Recovery after the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires, Christine is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and opportunities of leadership in today’s society.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2022
Clare Amies (WCLP’11)
Clare is CEO of genU. She was previously CEO of WorkSafe Victoria and held a number of executive roles in Executive Director of Insurance at WorkSafe and held a joint executive position with the Transport Accident Commission and WorkSafe in Health Strategy, before she became CEO.
Previous to this, Clare was the CEO of Western Region Health Centre. Clare is a Harvard graduate, holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management. She is a Graduate Member of the Australia Institute of Company Directors and a Williamson Leadership Program alumna from 2011.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2016
Previous to this, Clare was the CEO of Western Region Health Centre. Clare is a Harvard graduate, holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management. She is a Graduate Member of the Australia Institute of Company Directors and a Williamson Leadership Program alumna from 2011.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2016
Mark Langhorn (WCLP'18)
Mark is an Inspector with Victoria Police with a background in strategic planning and risk management. Mark has worked across government to shape the policy agenda with the purpose of improving community safety outcomes. In 2019, Mark partnered with LV to develop the Greater Dandenong Young and Emerging Community Leaders Program which received a Multicultural Award for Excellence from the Governor of Victoria.
Mark is a current committee member of Scleroderma Victoria. He is a Churchill Fellow and holds a Master in Public Policy and Administration, Master in Research and Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership. He is passionate about developing leaders and enjoys giving back to LV as a guest speaker for both the Williamson and Cardinia Community Leadership Programs.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2020
Mark is a current committee member of Scleroderma Victoria. He is a Churchill Fellow and holds a Master in Public Policy and Administration, Master in Research and Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership. He is passionate about developing leaders and enjoys giving back to LV as a guest speaker for both the Williamson and Cardinia Community Leadership Programs.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2020
Jed Macartney OAM
Chair, Leadership Victoria Foundation (WCLP’05)
Jed has a portfolio of non-executive director interests after a successful career in the not for profit, corporate and government sectors. He has an MBA and Dipeng (Aircraft) and is a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
His most recent role was in the NFP sector as the CEO of Independent Disability Services. Before entering the NFP sector, Jed held senior commercial roles in the rail and aviations sectors, including starting a locomotive manufacturing business during his Williamson year in 2005.
He started his career in the RAAF as a technician and rose to Senior Officer level and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1997 for his services to RAAF Transport Aircraft engineering and logistics.
Jed recently moved to the southwest coast of Victoria and is currently actively involved in the community as volunteer for Marine Rescue, Rotary, and the local primary school. He is a Past Chair of the YMCA Bridge Project Community Council, past President of the Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club, Board Member for the Melbourne Forum, Member of the Queen Victoria Markets Committee of Trustees, President of the Essendon Canoe Club. He still occasionally manages to be a volunteer broadcaster at community radio station 3RRR.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2007
His most recent role was in the NFP sector as the CEO of Independent Disability Services. Before entering the NFP sector, Jed held senior commercial roles in the rail and aviations sectors, including starting a locomotive manufacturing business during his Williamson year in 2005.
He started his career in the RAAF as a technician and rose to Senior Officer level and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1997 for his services to RAAF Transport Aircraft engineering and logistics.
Jed recently moved to the southwest coast of Victoria and is currently actively involved in the community as volunteer for Marine Rescue, Rotary, and the local primary school. He is a Past Chair of the YMCA Bridge Project Community Council, past President of the Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club, Board Member for the Melbourne Forum, Member of the Queen Victoria Markets Committee of Trustees, President of the Essendon Canoe Club. He still occasionally manages to be a volunteer broadcaster at community radio station 3RRR.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2007
Jarrod McLauchlan (WCLP'15)
Jarrod is the Founder and Managing Partner of Hazel Executive & Boards, a specialist executive search and advisory firm working with public sector and for-purpose organisations to appoint impactful leaders and high-performing Boards. With almost two decades of experience in executive search, Jarrod is recognised for his deep sector knowledge, national networks, and unwavering commitment to achieving successful outcomes for clients and candidates alike.
A graduate of the Williamson Community Leadership Program (WCLP'2015) Jarrod is committed to leadership development and social impact and remains active in this space through LV and Hazel as well as in his local community. He also maintains active involvement in the sector as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), member of Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) and Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA).
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2020
A graduate of the Williamson Community Leadership Program (WCLP'2015) Jarrod is committed to leadership development and social impact and remains active in this space through LV and Hazel as well as in his local community. He also maintains active involvement in the sector as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), member of Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) and Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA).
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2020
Deborah Walsh (WCLP '09)
Deborah is a Gunggari woman of Southwest Queensland with extended family of Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara people.
With a long and distinguished career in the Public Service at senior management levels, Deborah has consistently provided policy advice on numerous government programs and reforms. Her representation of community interests at National and State Conferences has focused on service delivery and economic independence, ensuring that the voices of Indigenous communities are heard and respected.
Her work with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations like Rumbalara in the Goulburn Valley has concentrated on families and children in the out-of-home care system, driving forward crucial reforms. Until recently she was the Statewide Cultural Foster Care Trainer and Assessor for Mackillop Family Services.
As a board member of the First Nations-led not-for-profit Koondee-Gat-Toorong Foundation, Deborah supports funding for community capacity building and individual pursuits of economic independence. Recently, she joined the Women’s Health Victoria Board to ensure gender equity in health is equal, inclusive and fair.
Beyond her professional achievements, Deborah has dedicated her time to volunteering and supporting social justice issues within her community, serving with integrity and commitment to justice for all.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2025
With a long and distinguished career in the Public Service at senior management levels, Deborah has consistently provided policy advice on numerous government programs and reforms. Her representation of community interests at National and State Conferences has focused on service delivery and economic independence, ensuring that the voices of Indigenous communities are heard and respected.
Her work with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations like Rumbalara in the Goulburn Valley has concentrated on families and children in the out-of-home care system, driving forward crucial reforms. Until recently she was the Statewide Cultural Foster Care Trainer and Assessor for Mackillop Family Services.
As a board member of the First Nations-led not-for-profit Koondee-Gat-Toorong Foundation, Deborah supports funding for community capacity building and individual pursuits of economic independence. Recently, she joined the Women’s Health Victoria Board to ensure gender equity in health is equal, inclusive and fair.
Beyond her professional achievements, Deborah has dedicated her time to volunteering and supporting social justice issues within her community, serving with integrity and commitment to justice for all.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2025
Guy Mendelson (WCLP'11)
An executive leader with over 25 years of experience in banking, start-up businesses, and consulting.
Guy currently leads NAB’s Merchant Services business, with responsibility to deliver market leading payments propositions for customers across both the Business and Institutional Banks.
Prior to joining NAB, Guy was a senior advisor at Publicis Sapient, a global digital business transformation consultancy and worked at ANZ Bank for 25 years in a various executive roles across the Commercial and Retail Divisions.
Also, Guy is a board member at Theatreworks, a theatre venue, presenter and producer of independent theatre in St Kilda. Guy completed the Williamson Leadership Program in 2011, has been a frequent guest presenter at the Igniting Leadership Programs and shares a deep interest in and passion for LV.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2020
Prior to joining NAB, Guy was a senior advisor at Publicis Sapient, a global digital business transformation consultancy and worked at ANZ Bank for 25 years in a various executive roles across the Commercial and Retail Divisions.
Also, Guy is a board member at Theatreworks, a theatre venue, presenter and producer of independent theatre in St Kilda. Guy completed the Williamson Leadership Program in 2011, has been a frequent guest presenter at the Igniting Leadership Programs and shares a deep interest in and passion for LV.
Commenced as LV Board Member: 2020
Rikki Andrews (WCLP '15)
Rikki is an experienced philanthropy professional with a keen interest in collective giving and community foundations. She has supported collaboration and co-funding across diverse roles including Fouress Foundation (a PAF), Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation (a community foundation), Equity Trustees and Gardiner Dairy Foundation (an industry foundation). Rikki is a trusted sounding board for NFPs and philanthropists alike. In her current role with auDA - .au Domain Administration Limited, Rikki is deepening her understanding of digital inclusion and its essential role in a thriving Australia.
As a Founding Committee Member of collective giving group Impact100Melbourne Rikki is very actively involved in engaging and enabling Melburnians to learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing the city. Rikki advocates that collective giving is a great approach to deliver immediate and long-term impact and sees her role as Director of Leadership Victoria Foundation as highly complementary. Rikki is also a Digital Advisory Board Member of Justice Connect and Class Rep for her child’s school.
Rikki holds a Bachelor of Science (Botany) at The University of Adelaide, a Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management at The University of Queensland and Masters in Philanthropy and Social Investment at Swinburne University of Technology.
Commenced on the LVF Board: 2024
As a Founding Committee Member of collective giving group Impact100Melbourne Rikki is very actively involved in engaging and enabling Melburnians to learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing the city. Rikki advocates that collective giving is a great approach to deliver immediate and long-term impact and sees her role as Director of Leadership Victoria Foundation as highly complementary. Rikki is also a Digital Advisory Board Member of Justice Connect and Class Rep for her child’s school.
Rikki holds a Bachelor of Science (Botany) at The University of Adelaide, a Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management at The University of Queensland and Masters in Philanthropy and Social Investment at Swinburne University of Technology.
Commenced on the LVF Board: 2024