Rob Woolley
Chair
Rob has over the years invested and worked with start up businesses focussed on successful commercialisation. Rob was an early Investor and subsequently Chair of Bellamy’s Australia, an organic baby food company, and the branded food company TasFoods. He was also Chair of Tandou, a water investment and agri-business based on the Murray Darling river system. He has extensive Board experience in both the corporate and government sector.
Kim Evans
Deputy Chair
Kim Evans is a highly experienced senior executive and board leader whose career has shaped key areas of Tasmania’s development. Former Secretary of State Growth, he has led across industry, transport, tourism, arts and sport, and brings deep governance expertise through chair and director roles in government and private sectors.
Kathryn Hansson
Treasurer
Kathryn is a purpose-driven professional known for her integrity and passion for developing people and systems. With a career spanning energy, education, not-for-profit and private sectors, she has led strategic initiatives, organisational improvement and business growth while developing high-performing people and teams. Kathryn brings expertise in governance and strategy, together with a collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership. She believes strong leadership has the power to transform organisations, communities and lives and is proud to support the development of courageous, capable leaders through Tasmanian Leaders.
Gillian Biscoe AM Hon. GTLP
Secretary
Gillian, a founding Tasmanian Leaders Board member and Order of Australia recipient, has held many senior leadership positions including Secretary of several government departments and other CEO roles. She is a consultant to many individuals and to organisations such as the Asian Development Bank, the World Health Organisation and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She is Chair or a member of a range of national and international boards and committees, and is Executive Director of the Bellettes Bay Company.
Katy Cooper
Board Member
A visionary leader, Katy blends futurism with a hands-on approach in her business DisruptiveCo Pty Ltd. Working with her clients to build stories of their organisation's potential futures, she focuses on crafting and implementing strategic plans and support systems that shape their future now. An evangelical Tasmanian, Katy has worked across industry at home to develop a collection of the potential future stories for our state. She is passionate about helping shape the way we step up to future challenges and collaborate to meet the opportunities of a future where we all thrive.
Adrian Daniels GTLP
Board Member
Adrian is a work health, safety and environment professional with twenty years’ experience in the energy industry. He is experienced at leading whole-of-business and community focussed projects with a passion for influencing behavioural change and cultural development. Adrian is Head of Workplace Health and Safety at Hydro Tasmania.
Ben Maynard GTLP
Board Member
Ben is the Chief Operating Officer of Grange Resources and has worked in the mining industry for 25 years. His extensive experience with the Savage River project covers professional expertise and management responsibilities in geology, information technology, business improvement and technical services. He is also a Director and President of the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council, and Committee Chair for the Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Committee. Ben is proud to call Tasmania home and is keen to see Tasmania's prosperity supported through innovative and sustainable operations.
Monica Plunkett GTLP
Board Member
As a Creative Strategist, Monica has built a career helping businesses connect with their audiences in meaningful and effective ways. She strongly believes in the power of small business and entrepreneurship to shape vibrant, sustainable communities. Monica currently serves as Chair of Launceston Central (formerly Cityprom), and has previously held board roles with Playgroup Tasmania and the Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival (BOFA). A graduate of TLP10, Monica is committed to building a state that celebrates innovation, embraces creativity, and nurtures leadership across all sectors.
Kelly Walker GTLP
Board Member
Kelly is a passionate Tasmanian, TLP13 graduate and experienced executive, consultant and Non-Executive Director with over 20 years’ experience across the finance, energy, technology and government sectors. She is the founder of Prospera Consulting, focused on leadership, culture and wellbeing, and also serves as an Executive Advisor with Devbase Group and Associate Director with Diversity Australia. Kelly is a Chartered Accountant, GAICD, and currently also sits on the Boards of Tasracing, Southern Cross Care (Tas), and the St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania.
Melissa Cripps
Inaugural Intern Director
Melissa is a recent Tasmanian Leaders Program graduate and experienced healthcare executive with more than fifteen years’ experience across clinical care, health operations, workforce leadership and service improvement. She currently serves as Nursing Director, Critical Care Services at Launceston General Hospital, where she leads high-performing teams and drives strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance. Melissa is committed to making a meaningful contribution to Tasmania’s future, believing that strong leadership, collaboration and community connection are key to building a stronger and more resilient state. She is honoured to continue that contribution through her intern Board role.