Leadership

Derek Stanwell 

BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), BCL , GAICD 
Chair and Non-Executive Director
(Board appointed) 

Derek is a corporate advisor with over 20 years’ experience advising large companies in Australia and overseas. He has worked with many of Australia’s leading brands on transformational transactions across a wide range of industries including travel and tourism, real estate, telecommunications, financial services and media. His experience includes advising on well over $100 billion worth of corporate transactions. For many years, Derek held senior roles at Morgan Stanley in Sydney, New York and Hong Kong. More recently, he founded Northcliff, a specialist corporate advisory firm.

Derek is focused on helping leading Australian companies adapt and succeed in times of rapid change. He is a strong supporter of the ideals of community and access which led to the founding of the NRMA and underpin its success.

He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children and has a long-standing involvement in community sport – as coach, player and spectator. He was educated at Sydney and Oxford universities.

Derek brings to the Board the benefit of his strategic and financial insight, developed over many years advising companies in Australia and overseas. He has particular expertise in corporate strategy and in the execution of corporate M&A transactions.

Term of office
First appointed by the Board: 14 May 2018 (fixed 2-year term)   
Last re-appointed by the Board: 14 May 2023 (fixed 3-year term) 

Board
Elected Chair: 27 February 2025

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David Borger 

Non-Executive Director
(Cox Region)

David is the Executive Director of Business Western Sydney. He led a campaign in support of the Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek including establishing the Western Sydney Airport Alliance. He has collaborated with Chief Executive Officers, Managing Partners and Vice Chancellors to support campaigns like the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta, the Westmead and Liverpool Innovation Precincts, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta Light Rail and Sydney Metro West.

Prior to this, David served in the NSW Labor Government as the Minister for Roads, Minister assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads, Minister for Housing, as well as Minister for Western Sydney. He was the Member for Granville between 2007 and 2011.

As Housing Minister, David oversaw the construction of approximately 9,000 new social housing dwellings– including 6,300 through the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. He has also worked as an Urban Planner and adviser to the Minister for Planning.

He was the youngest person, at 30 years of age, to hold the office of Lord Mayor of Parramatta, where he served for three terms.

David is currently a Director of Think Planners; and serves as a non-executive director on the boards of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Evolve Housing, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and is the Chair of the Liverpool Innovation Precinct.

David brings to the NRMA Board a wealth of experience in both the private and public sectors. He is passionate about ensuring that all communities are great places to live regardless of where they are located.

Term of office
First elected: 7 December 2019 (4-year term, extended with Member approval to one-off 6 year term on 11 Nov 2022)

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Kate Lundy 

GAICD  
Non-Executive Director
(Mann Region)

Kate retired as the Senator for the ACT on 24 March 2015, having been first elected to the Federal Parliament in 1996. She served as the Federal Minister for Sport and Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry, Innovation and the Digital Economy in the Gillard/Rudd Government.

She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Kate is actively involved in a number of community and sporting clubs which reflect her broad range of interests. She is Board Chair of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, a director of Electro Optic Systems, the National Youth Science Forum, FrontiersSI, Chair of the Canberra Institute of Technology Board and recently was appointed Chair of the Geospatial Council of Australia.

Kate has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the Australian National University for her contribution to policy and advocacy in the information and communication technology sector and is an Honorary Associate Professor at the ANU Research School of Physics.

Kate brings to the Board her interest and experience in the impact of technological change in our society, community and economy. She maintains her longstanding commitment to regional development over many years.

Term of office
First appointed (casual vacancy): 25 March 2015 
Last re-elected: 7 December 2019 (4-year term). Re-elected in 2023 with 4-year term starting on 2 Dec 2023.

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Marisa Mastroianni 

B. Com, M. Com, GAICD, FCPA, AFMIL 
Non-Executive Director
(Hoddle Region) 

Marisa is an experienced Board Director and Executive.

Marisa holds a Bachelor and Master of Commerce, is a Harvard Alumnus, a Fellow of CPA Australia, Assoc Fellow of IML, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a member of the Illawarra Regional committee of Venues NSW, a Director of the Justice and Forensic Mental Health Network Board and a past Director of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Health District Board.

She is currently the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of UOW Global Enterprises, a global higher education company, and subsidiary of the University of Wollongong. Previous roles include CEO and senior executive in both the public and private sectors.

Residing in Wollongong, Marisa is an advocate for regional members’ needs and for safe and efficient transport links which help enable regional prosperity and growth.

Marisa brings to the board expertise in strategic planning, corporate governance, financial analysis and reporting, change management and leadership development. An advocate of diversity, equity and inclusion; wellness, health and safety and the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency, member experience, and innovation. Marisa is committed to achieving sustainable performance, delivering exceptional member value, and maintaining transparency.

Term of office
First appointed (casual vacancy): 19 January 2015 
Last re-elected: 7 December 2019 (4-year term). Re-elected in 2023 with 4-year term starting on 2 Dec 2023.  

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Jane McKellar  

MA (Hons), FACID, CISL
Non-Executive Director
(Board appointed) 

Jane is an experienced Non-Executive Director in both public and private companies in Australia and the USA, bringing deep international consumer, digital, brand, marketing and governance experience. Her key contributions are in customer/consumer-focused business transformation, harnessing digital, technology, brand and marketing to enhance business performance.

Jane’s executive experience spans the consumer-focused FMCG, luxury and retail industries and she is one of the original ‘digital natives’ in the Australian digital/e-commerce industries – both as a chief executive officer and chief marketing officer. She has held senior executive roles in Unilever, Microsoft, Ninemsn, Elizabeth Arden and Stila Corporation. Jane has extensive global experience, particularly in Asia, Europe and North America.

Jane has built a strong reputation over the years for leading teams and transforming businesses in difficulty back on the road to profitability and growth. She is particularly interested in sustainability and the future of mobility.

On a personal note, Jane is a passionate motorbiker and loves vintage cars and aeroplanes.

Jane brings to the Board a wide breadth of experience in many industries and countries. She is passionate about customers, transformation and sustainability, helping businesses utilise their assets to enhance both the customer experience and business performance.

Term of office
First appointed by the Board: 13 May 2019 (fixed 2-year term)
Last re-elected: 13 May 2024 (fixed 3-year term)

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Dr Kirsten Molloy 

BSc (Hons), PhD, MBA, GAICD
Non-Executive Director
(Howe Region)

Kirsten’s experience has spanned a range of roles and organisations, taking her to many places around the world. Beginning as a Research Chemist, she moved through a range of commercial and operational roles, with her last executive role as CEO of an IT company focused on logistics and supply chain in the most complex industry collaboration ever authorised by the ACCC.

Kirsten has over 10 years’ Governance experience, including Non-Executive Director roles across logistics and infrastructure, energy and EVs, travel and tourism, marine, engineering, and health. Her roles cover highly technical, operationally-intensive organisations where commercial discipline, innovation and technology, and risk management are critical and strategic leadership and critical thinking are essential.

Kirsten has a genuine care for people and works to make a positive impact on the culture and experiences people have within and with organisations she works for. Her style incorporates strong interpersonal skills, resilience, integrity, results orientation and insight into people, culture and organisational capability.

Kirsten’s passion for health and sustainability means ESG principles are a key focus. In the area of diversity and inclusion she has supported many initiatives, including mentoring and other programs supporting women and other under-represented groups. Kirsten has an MBA, PhD and BSc(Hons) and completed Executive Development programs at Wharton USA and INSEAD Singapore. She is a Graduate of the AICD.

Kirsten brings a regional lens, a passion for improving outcomes for people, and a belief in engaged, connected and authentic leadership. She places material importance on creating great workplace cultures, transforming organisations, and embracing innovation and new technology to respond to the needs of customers and communities. Road safety, EVs, transport connectivity, and lifestyle are of keen interest.

Term of office
First elected: 7 December 2019 (4-year term, extended with Member approval to one-off 6 year term on 11 Nov 2022)  

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Gary Smith 

B.Com, FCA FAICD 
Non-Executive Director
(Board appointed) 

Gary is Chairman of Flight Centre, one of the world’s largest retail and corporate travel businesses, operating in over 30 countries and one of the industry’s enduring success stories. He is also a Director of Michael Hill International Limited and Chair of their Audit and Risk committee.

Gary is founder and Managing Director of Tourism Leisure Corporation, which has for over 20 years operated several businesses within the tourism and leisure industries. He also has extensive experience in audit and risk due to his early career at Arthur Andersen & Co and his long career as a public company director where he has served on a number of audit and risk committees. He is a chartered accountant.

An experienced chairman and Non- Executive Director, Gary is a life member of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and a former Chairman of that organisation. He is also a former deputy chair and director of Ecotourism Australia, which is Australia’s leading industry group representing the nature based segment of the tourism industry. He was also a director of Tourism and Events Queensland.

Gary has extensive experience in regional tourism; he and his colleagues conceived the much heralded Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island. Gary guided the establishment of the resort as a leader in the relatively new area of ecotourism and operated the business from opening in 1992 until its sale in early 2018.

Gary brings to the board a very broad experience of developing, acquiring and operating a wide variety of tourism businesses, from resorts and hotels to tourist attractions. He has a deep understanding of the tourism industry, including how tourism can play a major role in the improvement of economies in regional Australia.

Term of office
First appointed by the Board: 6 February 2019 (fixed 2-year term)
Last re-appointed by the Board: 6 February 2024 (fixed 3-year term)

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Natalie Walker

MAICD LLB BA (Psych)
Non-Executive Director
(Harbour Region) 

Natalie is a Kuku Yalanji woman from the Daintree Rainforest and has lived in Sydney for over 20 years. Natalie is a wife, mother, advisor, entrepreneur and non-executive director.

Professionally, Natalie has over 20-years experience across various leadership and non-executive roles in the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Natalie has tackled every role with her social purpose spirit – always being driven by the desire to make the world a better, fairer, more equitable place.

She is the founder of Inside Policy which advises governments on social and economic policy with the aim of changing the world one policy at a time. Prior to founding Inside Policy, Natalie had various roles including inaugural CEO of Supply Nation, CEO of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy, and management consultant within KPMG’s government advisory group.

Natalie is experienced non-executive director and currently sits on the boards of the Climate Council of Australia, Paul Ramsay Foundation, Goodstart Early Learning and Life Without Barriers.

Natalie is a member of Women for Progress – a group of leading Australian women seeking positive, substantive policy change to improve the lives of all women in Australia. From 2021 to 2023, Natalie was the Social Commissioner for the NSW’s Greater Cities Commission. In 2018, Natalie was appointed by the Prime Minister as Australia’s representative to the Business Women Leaders Taskforce of the G20. In 2012, Natalie was named as one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence.

Natalie brings a track record of contributing to positive change in Australia in line with the NRMA’s purpose of going further, together. To this end, Natalie brings an inquiring mind to NRMA’s strategy and how all of NRMA’s businesses can continue to create value for its members while contributing positively to Australia’s future.

Term of office
Appointed (casual vacancy): 27 February 2025