Board Members

Jobs Queensland Board Members

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    Michael Drew
    CHAIRPERSON

    Dr Michael E. Drew, PhD.

    Dr Michael E. Drew is a trusted advisor to family offices, foundations, and fiduciary investors. A financial economist by training, Michael is a Co-founder of Drew, Walk & Co., and a Professor of Finance at Griffith University.
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    Danielle Carey
    BOARD MEMBER

    Independent Consultant, Danielle Carey Consulting

    Danielle is an independent consultant in the employment industry. Facilitating, advising, advocating, and developing programs across the Cairns Employment region under the Federal Government’s Local Jobs Program.
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    Heidi Cooper
    BOARD MEMBER

    CEO, Business Chamber Queensland

    Heidi Cooper is the CEO of Business Chamber Queensland and has dedicated her career to the advancement business. She is a passionate advocate for the strategic growth of Queensland.
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    Bernie Hogan
    BOARD MEMBER

    Chief Executive, Queensland Hotels Association.

    Bernie is currently the Chief Executive of the Queensland Hotels Association, the peak industry body representing the hotels, hospitality, and tourism accommodation sector in Queensland.
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    Kate Venables
    BOARD MEMBER

    General Manager South West Region, TAFE Queensland

    Kate is General Manager South West Region, TAFE Queensland, the state’s largest training provider with practical, industry-relevant training from certificates to bachelor degrees.
  • Deirdre von Guilleaume
    Deirdre von Guilleaume is a former school principal with approximately 15 years’ experience at various Queensland schools, and a teaching career spanning more than 20 years. Her career and experience includes leadership, mentoring, coordination and governance.

    Deirdre holds a Higher Diploma in Education (4 year).
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    Trent Young
    BOARD MEMBER

    CEO and Co-Owner, Young Guns Container Crew Pty Ltd.

    Trent Young is one of the founding brothers of Young Guns Container Crews Pty Ltd. Since 2004, Trent has applied his business knowledge to several organisations at board and director levels as well as spending time as a professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.