Board of Directors
February 24, 2021 2026-09-23 4:58Board of Directors
GDC is guided by experienced leaders with expertise across education, governance, disaster resilience, public health, international development, business and infrastructure. Together, the Board brings diverse global perspectives and professional experience to support GDC’s mission, strengthen its programmes and guide its continued development.
Mr. Kevin Bell
Chairman
Brings extensive experience across Australian vocational education, leadership and the Australian Army, including disaster response and veteran career transitions.
Brings extensive experience across Australian vocational education, leadership and the Australian Army, including disaster response and veteran career transitions.
Prof. Dr. Jeremy Novak
Vice-Chancellor and President
Specialist in disaster risk leadership, resilience, adaptation and smart city management, with experience advising governments, universities and boards internationally.
Specialist in disaster risk leadership, resilience, adaptation and smart city management, with experience advising governments, universities and boards internationally.
Ms. Kendall McLeod
Board Secretary and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
An experienced education professional specialising in inclusive practices, additional needs and lifelong learning, with extensive domestic and international education experience.
An experienced education professional specialising in inclusive practices, additional needs and lifelong learning, with extensive domestic and international education experience.
His Excellency Sidney Collie
Board Member
Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OAS, with expertise in diplomacy, law, community resilience and international development.
Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OAS, with expertise in diplomacy, law, community resilience and international development.
Brigadier General (Ret.) Eric Tan
Board Member
An experienced leader in public administration, resilience planning, infrastructure and smart city development, with significant experience in Singapore and India.
An experienced leader in public administration, resilience planning, infrastructure and smart city development, with significant experience in Singapore and India.
Mr. Vijaya Singh
Board Member
A United Nations Development Programme professional with extensive experience in disaster management, risk reduction, resilience and humanitarian initiatives.
A United Nations Development Programme professional with extensive experience in disaster management, risk reduction, resilience and humanitarian initiatives.
Col. Timothy N. Hatch
Board Member
An environmental and public health specialist with expertise in disaster preparedness, community resilience and emergency response.
An environmental and public health specialist with expertise in disaster preparedness, community resilience and emergency response.
Prof. Ian Eddie
Board Member
A scholar and academic specialising in corporate governance, fintech, cybersecurity, financial innovation and organisational leadership.
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