INTOWORK SITE BY ANDMINE - Key Persons
The Hon. Alan Brown AM was appointed inaugural Patron by the Board of IntoWork Australia in July 2019. Alan has dedicated many years of committed service to the community, through his role as a State Government Minister, in the establishment of Community Foundations, and as Chair of the Board of IntoWork Australia from 2001 until the end of 2018. Over his tenure, IntoWork grew from 21 staff, 391 apprentices and trainees, to 701 staff, 1,894 apprentices, trainees and labour hire.
Alan has also actively participated on CTC, AGA, MAS National, and Work & Training Boards, assisting them all in their development. He was also central in the establishment of the Inner North Community Foundation in 2007.
As Patron, Alan is invited to attend our functions across the country, speaking at events and continuing to contribute to the development of the Group through his insights and wisdom.
Hon. Alan Brown is a former Victorian Government Minister and experienced Director in the not-for-profit, public and private sectors. A member of the Victorian State Parliament from 1979 to 1995 and a former Transport Minister and State Opposition Leader, Alan later served as Agent General in London. Alan also has extensive experience in Local Government and has helped establish and support a number of local community foundations and small businesses.
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- Well - Regarded Company Director
Kevin is a well-regarded company director with more than 25 years of board experience.
He has acted as a director on the IntoWork board since 2000 and chairs a major subsidiary within the IntoWork Group.
In his substantive career, Kevin was a senior executive in local government whose responsibilities encompassed corporate governance, corporate planning, regional economic development, community services, land use planning, major projects and intergovernmental relations.
Kevin also acted as a sessional panel member on Planning Panels Victoria, a State Government body providing independent advice on major local and State-wide land use planning matters.
He holds a Bachelor of Economics and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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- Deputy Chair / Deputy Chair - Kevin Neville
Kevin Neville has extensive industry experience with an established background as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman in for-profit and for-purpose organisations.
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Kevin is trusted leader of professional services with Moore Stephens (later ShineWing Australia), including roles as Managing Partner, Head of Assurance and Chair of the National Moore Stephens Network.
Kevin is an active Non-Executive Director in both the For Profit and For Service sectors. He sees his leadership role on the various boards throughout the IntoWork Group as contributing to achieving strategic and socially responsible objectives.
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- General Counsel / General Counsel - Lysa Kirsanovs
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Group Chief Development Officer / Group Chief Development Officer - Nicolas West
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Group Chief Operating Officer / Group Chief Operating Officer - Nunzia Confessore
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- Company Secretary
- Group CEO
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Group Chief Executive Officer / Group Chief Executive Officer - Poul Bottern
Poul Bottern (MBA Hons, GAICD) joined IntoWork Australia as Group CEO in 2012 having over 30 years' experience in management and executive level roles across community, training and employment related services.
Poul has worked with the Board and Management Team in building IntoWork Australia into a large progressive employment, training, education and support provider with over 200 locations across Australia. He is actively involved in various forums and peak bodies, including his role as the President of the National Australian Apprenticeship Association, and attendance at the 2022 National Jobs and Skills Forum.
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Group Chief Financial Officer / Group Chief Financial Officer - Tom King