The board meets 10 times a year, managing every aspect of the Fund’s responsibilities and overseeing the administration, investments and future direction of HESTA.
Denis Hogg AM - appointed 20.12.05
Denis is Chair of HESTA. He recently retired as Chief Executive of Epworth Healthcare, a position he held for the past 20 years.
As a member of the Board, and past president of the APHA and past Chairman of the Church and Charitable Private Hospitals Association, he was extensively involved in industry matters relating to the private hospital sector. Denis was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the Private Hospital industry.
As Chief Executive of Epworth, he was responsible for the growth of the organization from a single campus to a 5 campus facility. The recently opened Epworth Eastern is considered to be the most advanced private hospital in Australia.
Since his retirement, Denis has remained active in industry affairs, sitting on a number of Boards with ties to the Health Industry.
Denis holds degrees in Science, Commerce and Business Administration, is married to Joy and has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He is a passionate Hawthorn supporter and has recently completed a 9 year term as a Director of the Hawthorn Football Club.
Janine Freeman - appointed 01.01.07
Janine is Deputy Chair of HESTA. She was Assistant Secretary to Unions WA from February 2005 to December 31 2006, returning in 2007 to work for the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU), a union with a largely female membership in areas such as child care workers, cleaners, gardeners, caretakers, hospital workers, aged carers, hospitality workers and education assistants.
In her 11 years at the LHMU, Janine worked as an Organizer in the Contract Cleaning Industry, an Industrial Officer and the Workers Compensation Officer.
As well as her experience in the Union movement Janine was a member of the WA WorkSafe Commission and has been active in the community sector as a member of the Welfare Rights and Advocacy Service, and the Women's Law Centre Committee.
Janine currently also works for the Office for Women's Policy and sits on the WorkCover WA Board.
Beth Mohle - appointed 28.6.01
Beth is a Registered Nurse who trained at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and was employed in a medical ward there before commencing employment at the Queensland Nurses' Union as an organiser in 1990. Beth is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Queensland Nurses’ Union/ Queensland Branch of the Australian Nursing Federation where she has particular responsibility for strategic planning, risk management, health policy, education and research.
Beth is a member of the Queensland Council of Unions Executive and is Chair of the QCU’s International Solidarity Committee as well as being an active member of Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA.
Prior to entering nursing Beth obtained a BA (Humanities) from Griffith University in Brisbane and has a Graduate Certificate in Health Economics at Monash University. She also has certificate qualifications related to superannuation – ASFA 100 Certificate of Superannuation Management and ASFA 200 Trusteeship.
Beth is married and lives in Brisbane. She has a keen interest in the arts, in particular film and photography.
Rob Elliott - appointed 21.11.97
Rob Elliott is an adviser to the Health Services Union (HSU and is the past National Secretary of the HSU . Rob worked as a lawyer before joining the HSU in 1987 as a Research Officer, then Senior Industrial Officer (Industrial Advocate).
He has degrees in political science and law and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Melbourne specialising in corporations and securities law. He is continuing research - in Australia and France - into the contrasting treatment of `human capital' under anglo-american and european company law.
Rob is married with two daughters. His wife, Kaye, is a Victorian MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development. Rob's main past-times are bush walking, running, skiing and Manchester United.
Brett Holmes - appointed 28.9.00
Brett is General Secretary of the New South Wales Nurses' Association(NSWNA) and Branch Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation (NSW Branch). The role of the General Secretary involves representing the Association's 51,000 members in industrial, political and professional forums. The General Secretary’s role includes the financial and operational management of the Association.
The General Secretary is a member of the Council of the NSWNA. Brett is an Executive member of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Unions NSW and the Australian Nursing Federation.
Brett is a graduate of the Harvard University Trade Union Training Program in 2001.
Pauline Fegan - appointed 31.07.08
Pauline Fegan has spent her entire working career in the health sector. She is the State President of the Health Services Union (Victorian Branch) and has actively worked for the preservation and enhancement of rights and condition of her Union’s members for over 13 years. An example of the diverse projects the Union has been involved in include the ‘Well Program’ – a numeracy and literacy program for non English speaking members of the Union. Prior to joining the Union, Pauline was a registered Nurse Division 2.
Ged Kearney - appointed 01.04.04
Ged Kearney is the Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation. Her role at the Federal level encompasses the representation of nurses in a wide variety of national and international forums and dominions including acute and aged care, workforce planning, occupational health and safety, health care reform and professional development.
Prior to her current role, Ged was Federal President of the Australian Nursing Federation, and concurrently held the position of ANF Victorian Branch President. At that time she was also Manager of the Clinical Nursing Education Department at Austin Health.
She has a Bachelor of Education and is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health.
David Whiteley - appointed 27.9.01
David Whiteley is the Executive Manager of Industry Super Network (ISN), which advocates on issues of strategic significance for industry super funds and their members.
ISN manages the industry super advertising campaign, public relations and government relations, as well as coordinating commercial network projects on behalf of some of Australia’s largest industry super funds.
Prior to this role, David worked with the ACTU from 1999 to 2006 as National Superannuation Officer and General Manager of the ACTU’s commercial arm, ACTU Member Connect. David is a director of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and ACTU Member Connect and an Alternate Director of AustralianSuper.
David was the initiator of the Super Cadets program, a joint initiative between funds, unions and employers to identify and develop the next generation of leaders in the not for profit superannuation industry.
David has a BA (Hons) and Masters of Commerce.
Glenn Bunney - appointed 01.01.07
Glenn has an extensive management background across a range of service industries, both industrial and consumer. He has held CEO positions for more than 22 years, the last 11 of which have been aged and health care related. He is currently the CEO of Sundale, a Queensland community based organisation operating community and residential aged care, rehabilitation services (including a private rehabilitation hospital), childcare and retirement living based on the Sunshine Coast and Kilcoy.
Glenn continues to represent the aged care industry as a Director of Aged Care Queensland Inc. (President 2000 – 2003), and was a former Director and National President (2003 - 2007) of Aged & Community Services Australia, and has been directly involved with forums including the National Aged Care Alliance and the Aged Care Industry Council. He has been a Director of the International Homes and Services for the Ageing since 2003 and is currently on the Executive.
Glenn holds a Bachelor of Business Degree, as well as a range of experience and qualifications in quality management systems, at one stage holding the position of Chair of the Australian Association of Certification Bodies. He has a passionate interest in the future services needed for older Australians and how we might best respond to their aspirations and needs, with a particular interest in assistive technology and its potential applications. Glenn is also extremely interested in how we can increase superannuation savings for our members in the aged and health care industries.
Lindsay Doherty - appointed 01.01.07
Lindsay has been involved in the Aged Care industry for over 27 years as a director of Doherty & Associates Pty Ltd, operators of aged care facilities in NSW.
Additionally Lindsay has represented the industry in various capacities as a director of both the Federal and State (NSW) Aged Care Association Australia currently holding positions as Vice President ACAA Federal and Director ACAA (NSW).
In his industry role Lindsay serves on various Committees including chairing the Workplace Relations Committee and member of the Aged Care Industry Council.
The future of the aged care industry is at the crossroads and Lindsay, with his considerable knowledge and experience is committed to getting a fair deal for all concerned with the provision of care for the aged.
Angela Emslie - appointed 15.12.94
Angela Emslie is an employer trustee nominated by the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI). She has significant experience as a trustee of industry superannuation funds and in addition to her role on the HESTA board, she is a Director of three other funds: Vision Super, VicSuper and Care Super.
Angela is also an elected board member of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and a former trustee of AusFund.
With over 20 years experience in management as a senior manager, a line manager and an adviser to management, Angela has extensive experience in a vast range of management and human resource issues. Angela is a Director of LIME Management Group, a boutique consulting firm that provides management consulting services primarily to the health, community services and government sectors. She provides strategic planning and management advice particularly in organisational change and development.
Angela has a Masters in Business Management and a Bachelor of Economics.
Donald Good - appointed 16.11.89
Don has a degree in Commerce and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
On graduating from university he worked with an international accounting firm for 8 years in Perth and Sydney. He specialised in auditing and business consulting. He moved to the Health Industry in 1977 and undertook a number of roles with St John of God Health Care. He left the role of National Director of Corporate Services in December, 1999. In this role he was directly responsible for the financial management, information systems, legal, risk management, human resources, industrial relations and centralised supply functions of the group.
Don currently is Chairman of Trustees of St John of God Health Care, a Governor and Director of the University of Notre Dame Australia, a director of St John of God Foundation and St John of God Australia Ltd, a director of Frontier Investment Consulting Pty Ltd and is a financial advisor to the Sisters of St John of God. In the past he has held a number of other appointments in the health and aged care industry.
Don is married with three adult sons and enjoys golf and fishing.
Valerie Lyons - appointed 01.01.07
Valerie Lyons is the Chief Executive Officer of Villa Maria, one of Victoria’s oldest and largest community organisations committed to providing innovative, high quality service options in the disability, education and senior services sectors. Serving more than 5,000 people across the state, Villa Maria offers over 60 programs through 40 metropolitan and regional locations, including residential aged care and community care options.
With more than a decade of leadership in the aged and community services field and 25 years experience in the health and finance industries, Valerie has proven to be a strong and committed advocate for effective policy and sector change. Valerie holds qualifications in finance and post graduate management, is studying for her MBA and is a member of the Australian Institute of Corporate Directors (MAICD), a Fellow of both the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (FCPA) and the Institute of Corporate Managers Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS). Valerie is current President of Aged and Community Care Victoria and a Board Director of Aged and Community Services Australia.
Tony Smith – reappointed 19.4.07
Before entering the residential aged care sector in 1984, Tony enjoyed a management career in Methods Engineering production planning, human resource development and workplace relations.
He is Managing Director of A J & B J Smith Pty Ltd., who have business interests in residential aged care, independent living accommodation and nursing homes management and advisory services.
From 1997 to November 2001, Tony was Federal President of ANHECA and joint chairperson of the National Aged Care Industry Council.
Tony is currently an aged care quality assessor registered with the Quality Society of Australasia and a member of the Administrators and Advisors Panels by ministerial appointment.