Meet our Directors
Sue Clarke AM – FAICD, ANZSoG Fellow, Grad Dip(Bus), Grad Dip(Soc Sci CD)
Chair
Sue has held senior positions in health and community services for over 40 years including community health, local government, state government and the private sector. Sue’s experience extends across primary health care, philanthropy, governance and community engagement.
She has a strong interest and experience in clinical governance and consumer and community engagement. Sue has previously held Board Director positions with Bendigo Health, Murray PHN, Ambulance Victoria, Loddon Mallee Housing t/as Haven and Home Safe. She is currently a Board Director and Chair at Bendigo Foodshare.
Paul Kirkpatrick – JP, MBA, GAICD, BHA, BAppSc, FCHSE
Deputy Chair
Paul completed a career in CEO and senior management roles in health and human services organisations before commencing in director roles in a diverse range of companies.
Paul has extensive experience as a director of companies ranging from postgraduate medical education, community energy and consulting.
As a Justice of the Peace, and through involvement in Rotary and the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre, Paul also has wide interest and involvement in community service and community development both locally and overseas.
Paul is also a member of the Community Advisory Committee of the Board of Ambulance Victoria.
Nicole Cox – BBus(Acc), CPA, GAICD
Executive Director & CEO
Nicole is a Director of many companies including her own business consultancy firm Segue Business Solutions. She is also Managing Director of Swimz Bendigo, a learn to Swim Facility in Bendigo East.
With more than 20 years experience in business, management and finance, having held various executive positions across a broad spectrum of industries. Nicole is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, having held numerous Board positions including Peter Harcourt, St Luke’s Anglicare, St Laurence CRT and Bendigo Basketball Association. Nicole currently sits on the Audit & Risk Advisory Committee for the Mount Alexander Shire.
Chris DeAraugo – Grad Dip(Bus)
Non-executive Director
Chris has over 25 years banking experience at Executive and Senior management level with Bendigo Bank, specialising in Marketing and Community Development. He was also the founding CEO of national youth development program Lead On Australia.
He has broad governance experience as a member of many business and community focused boards and committees. He is currently working as a business consultant across a range of industries including water authorities, sporting and event organisations, local Government and banking.
