SOVEREIGN HILL MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION - Key Persons


Angela Carey

Elected to the Board in 2015. Member of the President's Advisory Committee. Angela is an Engagement Practitioner working in disaster recovery and also a former Editor of the Ballarat Courier.

Carolyn Chong

Appointed to the Board to fill a casual vacancy in July 2022. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement) at Federation University Australia with an expertise in partnership development and strategy for growth. Carolyn is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of the Wyndham City Council's Learning City Portfolio Advisory Committee.

Chris Brooks

Elected to the Board at the 2021 Annual General Meeting Chris has extensive experience through his past CEO and Senior Executive roles across a number of sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Chris was appointed as a Board representative on the Sovereign Hill Master Plan Steering Committee.

Craig Fletcher

Elected to the Board in 2020. Chairman of the President's Advisory Committee. Ex-officio member of all Board Trusts and Committees. Extensive experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and the Ballarat community as a former Councillor and Mayor. Craig currently runs his own private building surveying company and has more than 35 years' experience in project management and delivery.

Damien Butler

Elected to the Board in 2005. A Past-President. Member of the President's Advisory Committee and Narmbool Committee. Principal of Butler Pty Ltd, a Chartered Accountancy Practice. Damien is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Taxation Advisor. 

David Mackay

Elected to the Board at the 2021 Annual General Meeting. Member of the Narmbool Committee and Nominations Committee. David is a Partner at Strategic Project Partners, a high-impact management consulting firm leading work across a number of consumer markets including retail, entertainment, leisure and tourism.

Josie Rizza

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Finance & Risk Committee
Josie was elected to the Board at the 2021 AGM and prior to that, a Board Advisor since June 2021. Member of the Finance & Risk Committee. Josie has extensive experience in accounting, risk management and governance and manages her own consulting practice. Josie is a Chartered Accountant and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Marie Jackson

Elected to the Board in 2020, Marie is based in Melbourne and has a background in tourism, business events and destinational marketing. Marie has board and governance experience, serving as a board member of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as the Indigenous Art Code Limited.

Scott Williams

Appointed to the Board to fill a casual vacancy in June 2022. A 30-year career working in veterinary science and agriculture with roles in farm consulting and R&D management. Scott runs his own consulting business providing advisory services. A member of the Melbourne Veterinary School Advisory Board and the board of Central Highlands Water.