NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
Adam is a values driven professional and joined NAH in October 2019. Adam has more than 15 years of experience in public and private sector accounting positions, including 10 years in Public Sector Taxation and Audit. Adam has significant audit experience in the not-for-profit sector in the Housing, Education, Medical, Redundancy Trust and Disability services. For profit and private sector experience extends to Large Retail, Metal Fabrication, Construction and Property Development, Financial Investment, Mining and Waste Management industries. Adam has completed the Chartered Accountants Program and has 13 years of experience as a Director.
Belinda Drew National Affordable Housing Director 2020-2022 (Retired after serving a term) Belinda has over 20 years' experience in community services including 10 years as CEO of financial services organisation Foresters. Belinda has extensive experience in the area of social impact investment, she has worked across disability, homelessness, child protection and housing and holds a range of advisory and Board roles. We sincerely thank Belinda for her outstanding contribution as a Director of National Affordable Housing, and with deep appreciation of the difference Belinda's leadership has made in improving the lives of thousands of families through the provision of good quality, well located, affordable housing.
Brad Hosking National Affordable Housing Director 2009 - 2020 [Retired after serving a full 3 terms] For almost twelve years as a Director, Brad brought his diverse range of skills and expertise to National Affordable Housing. This was supported by his experience in leadership, construction and development finance, property and risk management, business development, tertiary education and community housing including as Corporate Director for Common Equity Housing Limited in Victoria. We sincerely thank Brad for sharing his advice and guidance to help NAH achieve its mission of facilitating affordable housing outcomes for Australians.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
Hariet has more than 15 years' experience in executive roles in the human services sector, including 10 years in social and affordable housing across QLD and NSW, and various roles in organisations providing aged care, disability support, child safety and family support services. Hariet is a corporate services professional with strengths in corporate governance, risk and compliance, human resources, finance, strategy, leadership, business development and transformation. Hariet is values driven and committed to providing outcomes that meet the needs of the community.
Belinda Drew National Affordable Housing Director 2020-2022 (Retired after serving a term) Belinda has over 20 years' experience in community services including 10 years as CEO of financial services organisation Foresters. Belinda has extensive experience in the area of social impact investment, she has worked across disability, homelessness, child protection and housing and holds a range of advisory and Board roles. We sincerely thank Belinda for her outstanding contribution as a Director of National Affordable Housing, and with deep appreciation of the difference Belinda's leadership has made in improving the lives of thousands of families through the provision of good quality, well located, affordable housing.
Heather Watson National Affordable Housing Director 2014-2022 (Retired after serving 3 full terms) Heather has more than 30 years' legal and governance experience with specialist expertise in the charitable and non-profit sectors. Her non-executive director and industry experience includes aged care, health and community services, infrastructure in transport and housing and Indigenous communities. We sincerely thank Heather for her outstanding contribution as a Director of National Affordable Housing, and with deep appreciation of the contribution Heather's leadership has made in improving the lives of thousands of families through the provision of good quality, well located, affordable housing.
Job Titles:
- Founding Director and National Affordable Housing Director 2008 - 2019
Jeff has over 30 years' experience as a consultant and has held senior management roles in private, public and not for profit organisations. He has been associated with community housing for twenty years. With a focus on sustainability, project management, risk and governance, he has designed and delivered strategic and operational planning processes in public, private, and community organisations. We sincerely thank Jeff for his continued commitment to helping NAHC achieve its mission of facilitating affordable housing outcomes for Australians.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- General Manager - Portfolio Investment & Delivery
Julie is a purpose driven senior executive financial officer with financial and corporate services leadership experience across diverse industries including technology, commercial development, government and not-for-profit. Julie has built and supported innovative businesses to establish, develop, and achieve success in local and international markets. Julie is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and has a depth of experience across strategy and investment planning, development of highly effective business models, financial analysis, and performance reporting. As a values driven professional, Julie has held Executive and Non-Executive Director roles with prominent not-for-profit organizations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman from October 2019, Director since 2011
Karen has over 30 years' experience in the financial services sector, holding senior executive roles within large financial services organisations. She has significant experience in risk and governance and extensive experience working with a wide range of companies across the property and infrastructure sectors nationally. Karen also currently holds a range of other board roles across different sectors.
Job Titles:
- BuyAssist Program Manager
Kate Breen BuyAssist Program Manager Kate is the current part-time program manager of BuyAssist. Kate has extensive experience in State Governments and the private sector, and has advised a range of public, private and not-for-profit entities on the inclusion of affordable housing within major projects. Kate assisted NAH establish the 'Vic100' shared equity grant program in 2018 and is now supporting the team to secure and deliver on new initiatives - supporting more people into sustainable and affordable home ownership.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director of National Affordable Housing since 2020
Michael is a chief executive and project director with three decades of varied experience in the infrastructure and resources sectors and industry development. Michael has an accomplished track record of growing organisations efficiently, effectively and sustainably and advancing major projects to deliver immediate and significant outcomes and returns.
Mike has 38 years of experience in senior executive roles in social and affordable housing, including direct housing provision, policy development and legal and advisory services in the UK and in Australia from 1996. Mike is the Founder and Managing Director of the National Affordable Housing, one of Australia's leaders in the provision of affordable housing, with almost 4,000 dwellings built and $1.4 billion in private investment attracted.
Job Titles:
- Property Team Leader - Corporate Licensee QLD
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director of National Affordable Housing since 2020
Peter is an experienced public and private sector executive, board director and university lecturer with a demonstrated history of working across government, industry and consulting. Peter's career includes significant executive and board leadership experience and he has achieved major results in key roles. With a background in large scale customer service, regulation, urban planning, transport, environment, infrastructure and managing large operational functions, Peter has also developed and implemented major reforms.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director of National Affordable Housing since 2020
Scott is a seasoned professional with extensive strategic and operational experience, particularly at Board and Executive levels. His expertise spans the full spectrum of corporate and retail strategy, and he has also helped navigate Board and Management teams through periods of change. With the belief that the right people, thoughts and ideas can catapult a business and brand, Scott has an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and decision making, combined with a genuinely collaborative style of team leadership.
Stephen Denaro National Affordable Housing Director 2010-2021 (Retired after serving a full 3 terms) Since 2010, Stephen supported the growth of National Affordable Housing through his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, accountancy services, and income tax compliance gained from positions as Company Secretary, Director and Chief Financial Officer of various ASX listed and unlisted public companies, and with major chartered accountancy firms in Australia and the United Kingdom. We sincerely thank Stephen for sharing his extensive experience and advice to help guide NAHC in the continuous facilitation of affordable housing outcomes for Australians.