Board Members

Sally Bennett - President

Sally Bennett is currently the Director of Risk Management for the Arts Centre Melbourne, having previously held similar senior roles in the Aged Care and Disability sectors. Sally is a Risk Management professional who specialises in cultural change and embedding a risk and governance culture in organisations. Sally has worked with a wide range of organisations including several disability service providers, utilities, local government, health, construction and manufacturing, ranging from medium sector to large multi-nationals. Sally has also run her own business, and enjoys bringing her business acumen to the NFP sector.

Rob Buchan - Vice President

Rob Buchan is an experienced executive, having held senior roles in both the private and public sectors. Initially commencing in the financial markets, he moved into risk management positions eventually filling country manager roles for a major bank. In the federal government, he has worked in regulatory positions and now within the Attorney General's portfolio. Rob has sat on several boards in the financial and community sectors and has acquired wide experience gained through postings to the US, UK, Singapore and Indonesia. Rob's sister has been a client of IDV for approximately 35 years. His father, Paul Buchan, was a IDV board member for approximately 25 years, 13 of those as Chairman. Rob is keen to continue the Buchan family's contribution to the ongoing success of IDV for the benefit of all its clients.

Paul Nichols – Secretary

Paul Nichols has worked as a senior executive for not-for -profit, commercial and government international aid organisations, including at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He now is a consultant in strategic planning, management and evaluation for community development, health, education, governance, gender and social inclusion and climate change programs. He also serves as a Director and Chair of the Finance and Risk Management Committee for an international not-for-profit organisation (Act for Peace) and is active in local community and sporting groups. He is married and has two children, including a daughter who is a participant in IDV’s Step by Step Program.

Peter Van Hemelryck - Treasurer

Peter Van Hemelryck has been a Chief Executive Officer of industrial companies for over 38 years and has significant organisational, administrative and financial management skills. Peter is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. As a parent of children who have a disability, Peter is a long standing and respected member of Community Sector Organisations.

Bernadette Doyle – Board Member

Bernadette Doyle is an accomplished lawyer and governance expert with over 15 years’ experience in senior legal roles. Bernadette’s experience spans the water, rail and the NFP sectors.

Bernadette is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. A member, Association of Corporate Counsel. Corporate Secretary, 100% Project (Dec 2015 – June 2016)”